Regional Sales Manager- Pro A/V
US
US Careers (External)
Req #: 48940
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) leads a national team of Account Managers responsible for driving revenue growth across Panasonic's Professional Video & Audio Systems (PAVNA) portfolio. This is a channel-first role the RSM builds and activates a network of Dealers and Systems Integrators who serve as advocates and trusted advisors for Panasonic across key vertical markets. Responsibilities: Business Leadership * Own and drive achievement of the PAVNA team revenue targets and business plan within budget parameters * Serve as Panasonic's internal authority on the PAVNA channel ecosystem and its application across target verticals * Identify market opportunities, emerging solutions, and partnerships that strengthen Panasonic's competitive position in the Pro A/V channel * Determine appropriate trade show and vertical event participation; manage team activity within PAVNA budget parameters * Collaborate cross-functionally with channel, product management, and BDM sales teams to generate growth * Contribute insights and field intelligence to support leadership's annual planning and go-to-market strategy Team Management * Implement the go-to-market strategy within the team, translating direction from leadership into clear field execution * Maintain and grow relationships with strategic Dealers, Systems Integrators, and channel partners across all covered verticals * Support end user and vertical market engagement in partnership with the channel - not independently of it * Champion executive-level relationship development between Panasonic and key channel and end user executives * Develop and maintain accurate revenue forecasts; provide timely reporting to leadership on pipeline health, risk, and upside People Development * Set clear performance expectations and accountabilities for each direct report; hold team members accountable consistently and equitably * Provide regular coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to elevate individual skill levels * Accompany team members on account visits to provide real-time leadership, support, and guidance * Identify and develop future sales leadership talent from within the team * Build a team culture grounded in ownership, transparency, and customer focus * Coach the team on effective use of AI productivity tools (e.g., AI-assisted proposal drafting, CRM enrichment, call prep) without replacing the human judgment and relationships that drive deals CRM and Sales Management * Maintain advanced proficiency in Salesforce CRM and coach the full team on consistent, accurate usage * Drive pipeline hygiene, forecast accuracy, and pre-call commit discipline across the team * Use data and analytics to inform priorities, identify performance gaps, and hold the team accountable to results * Stay current on AI-powered sales enablement tools and selectively apply them to improve team efficiency and execution quality Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field * 5-8 years of successful sales experience in the A/V market - manufacturer, reseller, or distributor channel * Demonstrated experience selling commercial-grade Pro A/V, Projection, and Display technologies and/or managed services * Prior experience managing a remote field sales team in a channel or direct sales environment * Strong working knowledge of professional A/V system applications and integration workflows * Ability to clearly articulate a channel partner value proposition and align it with end user and vertical market objectives * Excellent communication and negotiation skills - comfortable presenting at CIO/executive level * Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for business analytics and executive presentations * Proficiency in Salesforce or a comparable CRM platform * Forward-thinking mindset with comfort using AI and emerging productivity tools to improve team execution Key Competencies * MBA or equivalent graduate education * Industry certifications (CTS, AVIXA, or equivalent) * Experience with managed services, SaaS, or software-plus-hardware solution selling * Existing relationships within the Higher Education, House of Worship, Enterprise, Live Events, Government, or Sports A/V markets * Familiarity with AI-driven camera automation workflows, intelligent production workflows, or AI-enhanced collaboration platforms Other Requirements: * Remote position - U.S.-based, location flexible * Up to 50% travel required, including trade shows, customer visits, and internal meetings * Occasional evening and weekend availability during peak show season Hybrid/Remote policy: Employees that reside within a certain distance from a Panasonic office will follow a hybrid work schedule. Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You Panasonic is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here's what you can expect: * Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options. * Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance. * Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting. * Paid Time-Off Benefits - Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave. * Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service. * Health Management and Wellbeing Programs -Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service. We Take Opportunity Seriously: At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. The wage range below is just one component of Panasonic's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. *The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements. We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic. #LI-BP1 #LI-Remote
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