AV Integration Firm – Canada

Our client is one of the world’s leading audiovisual (AV) integration and managed services providers. Following the acquisition of a Canadian regional reseller, the organization initiated a strategic expansion of its management, sales, and technical teams across Canada.

J. Patrick was engaged to support multiple executive and technical searches nationwide. Over a 6-month period, we successfully placed key roles across leadership, sales, engineering, and project delivery functions.

Placed Positions

1. General Manager – Canada Business Unit (Toronto)

The General Manager holds full P&L responsibility for the Canadian region. Both sales and operations teams report directly into this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all Canadian business operations
  • Collaborate with National Sales leadership to expand regional presence
  • Drive operational performance metrics and business growth
  • Lead strategic planning for market expansion

2. National Sales Manager – Toronto

This role is responsible for building and leading a high-performing sales organization across Canada.

Key Requirements:

  • Strong leadership experience in AV integration firms
  • Background in managed services sales
  • Deep understanding of Canadian AV/UC market
  • Proven ability to expand market share and build sales teams

3. Pre-Sales Design Engineer – Toronto

A highly technical role focused on designing complex, fully integrated AV solutions for both public and private sector environments.

Key Requirements:

  • Expertise in AV technologies including Polycom, Crestron, Extron, BiAmp, AMX
  • CTS and CTS-D certifications (InfoComm) preferred
  • Strong solution design and system architecture skills
  • Ability to support sales teams with technical proposals

4. Sales Executive – Ottawa

This is a new business development (hunter) role focused on driving revenue through enterprise AV and UC solutions.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience selling AV hardware and videoconferencing systems
  • Strong managed services sales background
  • Proven track record in new business acquisition
  • Ability to engage private and public sector clients

5. Project Manager – Toronto & Montreal

Responsible for end-to-end project delivery of AV integration solutions across multiple client environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and manage project objectives and timelines
  • Ensure delivery within scope and budget
  • Coordinate with technical and sales teams
  • Maintain strong client and stakeholder communication

Key Requirements:

  • Experience in AV integration project management
  • Strong budgeting and scheduling capabilities
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills