Planar Systems

General Manager, Media RemoteSalesFull time Chicago, Illinois, United States New York, New York, United States Washington, District of Columbia, United States Miami, Florida, United States Atlanta, Georgia, United States Overview Description General Manager, Media Location: Remote within North America, with frequent travel to customer sites, industry events, and internal meetings (up to 50% travel required). Position Overview Are you ready to lead a healthy, growing broadcast and media business while still staying close to the customer and the deal? The General Manager, Media will serve as a player‑coach sales leader, responsible for managing our existing media portfolio, building and maintain strong relationships with our core national broadcast and media customers, driving direct sales, and leading a small team focused on broadcast, live production, and media environments across North America. This role combines strategic ownership of the media segment with hands‑on selling, solution development, and team leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal skills, deep technical aptitude in video/display systems, and exceptional communication skills, with a passion for helping media customers bring video, imagery, and data to life on large‑scale digital canvases. Key Responsibilities - Own the Media segment for North America, including revenue growth, pipeline health, and margin performance for broadcast and media customers. - Act as a player‑coach: carry a team quota while leading, mentoring, and developing a small team focused on broadcast and media production environments. - Refine and execute a segment‑specific sales strategy that protects and grows our existing media base while expanding into new accounts, applications, and partnerships. - Lead by example in the field by participating in customer meetings, joint sales calls, product demos, proof‑of‑concepts, and key industry events and tradeshows. - Build and maintain executive‑level relationships with end users, systems integrators, consultants, and channel partners that influence media display and visualization projects. - Partner with Marketing to define and execute campaigns, content, case studies, and events that strengthen our brand in the media market and generate qualified pipeline. - Collaborate with Applications Engineering and Product Management to shape solutions, proposals, and roadmaps that meet the technical and workflow needs of broadcast and media customers. - Provide market intelligence and competitive insights from the media space to inform pricing, positioning, and long‑term strategy. - Maintain accurate forecasts, pipeline visibility, and account plans in the CRM, and report regularly on performance and key initiatives to senior leadership. - Foster a culture of speed, agility, collaboration, and accountability within the team, modeling the behaviors required to win in a fast‑moving media marketplace. - Perform other related duties and projects as assigned by management. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. - 7+ years of technology sales experience, including at least 3–5 years selling into broadcast, media, live production, or similar visual technology environments; experience with LED/LCD displays and visualization systems strongly preferred. - Demonstrated success as both an individual contributor and a sales leader (player‑coach), with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding quota while managing and developing a team. - Strong technical aptitude with display, video, and AV systems and the ability to translate complex solutions into clear business value for customers. - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to engage credibly from technical stakeholders to executive decision‑makers. - High energy, sense of urgency, and demonstrated ability to deliver results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and modern CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, D365), plus comfort with contemporary collaboration tools (Teams, etc.). - Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize across personal selling activity, team leadership, and strategic initiatives. - Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% throughout North America. - Strong preference for candidates in the Northeastern US near a major airport. - Must have a valid driver’s license. Benefits All benefits start on first day of employment! - 75% employer-paid medical for employee. Family coverage also included. - 100% employer paid dental, and vision for employee and dependents - 100% employer paid long-term, short-term disability, and life insurance policy - 401k Match, if you’re contributing 5% we match 4%. 100% vested immediately. - 10 paid holidays - Starting at 15 days paid PTO (inclusive of sick and vacation time) annually - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) EEOC Statement: Planar is an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusivity. Our commitment to this goal is clearly expressed in our zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and harassment of any kind, including on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our hiring practices ensure that decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and current business needs, while extending to all aspects of our operations - from recruitment and promotion to layoff and recall, to leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We are committed to remaining a drug free workplace Planar Systems collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a California Job Applicant see the privacy notice for further details. Planar Systems does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Senior Project Manager – Strategic Projects Location: Flexible / Based in the U.S. with regular travel to project sites Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex, large-scale LED deployments. This role is responsible for managing projects from design coordination through installation, commissioning, and final handover. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in the AV industry, particularly with large LED display systems, and will be comfortable coordinating across structural, electrical, mechanical, and media system disciplines. This individual will work closely with internal engineering teams, integration partners, general contractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. Key Responsibilities - Lead large-scale strategic LED projects from pre-sales and proposal development through project kickoff, delivery, and final completion. - Coordinate across multiple internal and external technical disciplines including: - Structural mounting systems - Electrical power distribution - Mechanical integration - LED display systems - Media playback systems - Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans. - Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams, external partners, and clients. - Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, logistics, and installation teams. - Track and manage project milestones, procurement schedules, and installation timelines. - Conduct regular project status meetings and provide clear reporting to leadership. - Support site coordination during installation and commissioning phases. - Manage documentation including project plans, schedules, change orders, and commissioning reports. - Travel to job sites as required to support project execution and stakeholder coordination.

Senior Project Manager – Strategic Projects Location: Flexible / Based in the U.S. with regular travel to project sites Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex, large-scale LED deployments. This role is responsible for managing projects from design coordination through installation, commissioning, and final handover. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in the AV industry, particularly with large LED display systems, and will be comfortable coordinating across structural, electrical, mechanical, and media system disciplines. This individual will work closely with internal engineering teams, integration partners, general contractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. Key Responsibilities - Lead large-scale strategic LED projects from pre-sales and proposal development through project kickoff, delivery, and final completion. - Coordinate across multiple internal and external technical disciplines including: - Structural mounting systems - Electrical power distribution - Mechanical integration - LED display systems - Media playback systems - Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans. - Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams, external partners, and clients. - Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, logistics, and installation teams. - Track and manage project milestones, procurement schedules, and installation timelines. - Conduct regular project status meetings and provide clear reporting to leadership. - Support site coordination during installation and commissioning phases. - Manage documentation including project plans, schedules, change orders, and commissioning reports. - Travel to job sites as required to support project execution and stakeholder coordination.

Senior Project Manager – Strategic Projects Location: Flexible / Based in the U.S. with regular travel to project sites Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex, large-scale LED deployments. This role is responsible for managing projects from design coordination through installation, commissioning, and final handover. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in the AV industry, particularly with large LED display systems, and will be comfortable coordinating across structural, electrical, mechanical, and media system disciplines. This individual will work closely with internal engineering teams, integration partners, general contractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. Key Responsibilities - Lead large-scale strategic LED projects from pre-sales and proposal development through project kickoff, delivery, and final completion. - Coordinate across multiple internal and external technical disciplines including: - Structural mounting systems - Electrical power distribution - Mechanical integration - LED display systems - Media playback systems - Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans. - Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams, external partners, and clients. - Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, logistics, and installation teams. - Track and manage project milestones, procurement schedules, and installation timelines. - Conduct regular project status meetings and provide clear reporting to leadership. - Support site coordination during installation and commissioning phases. - Manage documentation including project plans, schedules, change orders, and commissioning reports. - Travel to job sites as required to support project execution and stakeholder coordination.

Senior Project Manager – Strategic Projects Location: Flexible / Based in the U.S. with regular travel to project sites Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex, large-scale LED deployments. This role is responsible for managing projects from design coordination through installation, commissioning, and final handover. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in the AV industry, particularly with large LED display systems, and will be comfortable coordinating across structural, electrical, mechanical, and media system disciplines. This individual will work closely with internal engineering teams, integration partners, general contractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. Key Responsibilities - Lead large-scale strategic LED projects from pre-sales and proposal development through project kickoff, delivery, and final completion. - Coordinate across multiple internal and external technical disciplines including: - Structural mounting systems - Electrical power distribution - Mechanical integration - LED display systems - Media playback systems - Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans. - Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams, external partners, and clients. - Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, logistics, and installation teams. - Track and manage project milestones, procurement schedules, and installation timelines. - Conduct regular project status meetings and provide clear reporting to leadership. - Support site coordination during installation and commissioning phases. - Manage documentation including project plans, schedules, change orders, and commissioning reports. - Travel to job sites as required to support project execution and stakeholder coordination.

Senior Project Manager – Strategic Projects Location: Flexible / Based in the U.S. with regular travel to project sites Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex, large-scale LED deployments. This role is responsible for managing projects from design coordination through installation, commissioning, and final handover. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in the AV industry, particularly with large LED display systems, and will be comfortable coordinating across structural, electrical, mechanical, and media system disciplines. This individual will work closely with internal engineering teams, integration partners, general contractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. Key Responsibilities - Lead large-scale strategic LED projects from pre-sales and proposal development through project kickoff, delivery, and final completion. - Coordinate across multiple internal and external technical disciplines including: - Structural mounting systems - Electrical power distribution - Mechanical integration - LED display systems - Media playback systems - Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans. - Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams, external partners, and clients. - Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, logistics, and installation teams. - Track and manage project milestones, procurement schedules, and installation timelines. - Conduct regular project status meetings and provide clear reporting to leadership. - Support site coordination during installation and commissioning phases. - Manage documentation including project plans, schedules, change orders, and commissioning reports. - Travel to job sites as required to support project execution and stakeholder coordination.

Are you ready to put your skills to work in a dynamic and growing company?  Are you passionate about technology and want to see video, imagery, and data come to life on big electronic canvases?  Are you ready to make a difference and assist us as we help shape the way people think about and use digital signage now and into the future? What you'll do:  - Refine and execute sales strategy to meet business goals in the territory - Identify, recruit, attain, and manage the best channel partners and industry thought-leaders in the territory - Solicit and participate in joint sales calls, promote marketing programs, participate/conduct trainings and product demonstrations, participate in tradeshows and model the speed, agility, aggressiveness, teamwork, and responsiveness required to win in our marketplace - Establish performance measures and evaluate effectiveness and competitiveness of channel partners, Manufacturers’ Reps, and programs - Contribute to pricing decisions by providing market intelligence, competitive information, and other market, customer, and partner feedback - Actively contribute to the development of channel marketing programs - work with outbound marketing to develop and implement channel marketing programs and sales tools that grow revenue within the channel - Actively contribute to the ongoing analysis, refinement and execution of business strategies - Develop and maintain forecast reporting and provider regular and accurate updates to management

Are you ready to put your skills to work in a dynamic and growing company?  Are you passionate about technology and want to see video, imagery, and data come to life on big electronic canvases?  Are you ready to make a difference and assist us as we help shape the way people think about and use digital signage now and into the future? What you'll do:  - Refine and execute sales strategy to meet business goals in the territory - Identify, recruit, attain, and manage the best channel partners and industry thought-leaders in the territory - Solicit and participate in joint sales calls, promote marketing programs, participate/conduct trainings and product demonstrations, participate in tradeshows and model the speed, agility, aggressiveness, teamwork, and responsiveness required to win in our marketplace - Establish performance measures and evaluate effectiveness and competitiveness of channel partners, Manufacturers’ Reps, and programs - Contribute to pricing decisions by providing market intelligence, competitive information, and other market, customer, and partner feedback - Actively contribute to the development of channel marketing programs - work with outbound marketing to develop and implement channel marketing programs and sales tools that grow revenue within the channel - Actively contribute to the ongoing analysis, refinement and execution of business strategies - Develop and maintain forecast reporting and provider regular and accurate updates to management

The Field Installation Technician will beresponsible for performing field service, including installation and onsite service support, on Planar hardware and software products. This includes installation, troubleshooting and repair for customer installations of Planar hardware and software products.  Works collaboratively with engineers to obtain technical skills and feedback in order to resolve field product issues. who is responsible for performing field service, including installation and onsite service support, on Planar hardware and software products. This includes installation, troubleshooting and repair for customer installations of Planar hardware and software products.  Works collaboratively with engineers to obtain technical skills and feedback in order to resolve field product issues.   What You'll Do:  - Install displays, mounting hardware, A/V equipment, and interconnectivity equipment at customer locations independently or with a team - Maintain and service installed products at customer locations - Provide installation, setup and teardown of product for demos and trade shows - Report and escalate product issues and resolution to appropriate personnel - Work with Technical Support and Engineering teams to resolve issues when standard troubleshooting and replacement of hardware does not fix the problem - Provide training and certification to integrators on site when appropriate conditions apply. - Provide accurate notes and documentation on completed projects - Provide backup support to the Tech Support/Helpdesk to provide answers to customers' technical requests via phone and email - Communicate end-user feedback and issues to appropriate personnel, and proactively propose solutions or appropriate actions - Ability to maintain acceptable standards of office conduct - Ability to come to work demonstrating timely and regular attendance - Ability to handle stress effectively - Ability to learn on the job in a fast-paced environment Who You'll Work With: - External Customers - Engineering Team - Technical Support Team

The Field Installation Technician will beresponsible for performing field service, including installation and onsite service support, on Planar hardware and software products. This includes installation, troubleshooting and repair for customer installations of Planar hardware and software products.  Works collaboratively with engineers to obtain technical skills and feedback in order to resolve field product issues. who is responsible for performing field service, including installation and onsite service support, on Planar hardware and software products. This includes installation, troubleshooting and repair for customer installations of Planar hardware and software products.  Works collaboratively with engineers to obtain technical skills and feedback in order to resolve field product issues.   What You'll Do:  - Install displays, mounting hardware, A/V equipment, and interconnectivity equipment at customer locations independently or with a team - Maintain and service installed products at customer locations - Provide installation, setup and teardown of product for demos and trade shows - Report and escalate product issues and resolution to appropriate personnel - Work with Technical Support and Engineering teams to resolve issues when standard troubleshooting and replacement of hardware does not fix the problem - Provide training and certification to integrators on site when appropriate conditions apply. - Provide accurate notes and documentation on completed projects - Provide backup support to the Tech Support/Helpdesk to provide answers to customers' technical requests via phone and email - Communicate end-user feedback and issues to appropriate personnel, and proactively propose solutions or appropriate actions - Ability to maintain acceptable standards of office conduct - Ability to come to work demonstrating timely and regular attendance - Ability to handle stress effectively - Ability to learn on the job in a fast-paced environment Who You'll Work With: - External Customers - Engineering Team - Technical Support Team