Ghobash Group
Office Automation Solutions
AVPreSalesEngineer
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“AV PreSales Engineer at Ghobash Group. Skills: AV system design, Bid documentation, Client engagement, Vendor management. Create detailed AV system designs. Engineer advanced layouts”
What You'll Achieve.
Secure landmark AV projects; Quote-to-win conversion ratio; BOM/BOQ accuracy; Margin protection; Value Engineering acceptance rate; Cost savings delivered; Competitive pricing leverage; Presales bid turnaround time; Documentation quality; Engineering accuracy; Rework reduction; Client satisfaction; Consultant satisfaction; Vendor relationship health; Product access
Industry & Context.
Technical objection handling; Value Engineering
Valid UAE driving licence, Personal vehicle
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
AVIXA CTS certification mandatory, Valid UAE driving licence mandatory, Personal vehicle mandatory, Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, IT, or related technical field, Degree in Audio-Visual Technology or Systems
Nice to Have
8+ years AV presales/design experience, Senior client engagement, AVIXA CTS-D (Design) certification active, Experience with command/control rooms, Experience with mission-critical environments, Established regional vendor/distributor relationships in GCC
What You'll Do.
Create detailed AV system designs
Engineer advanced layouts
Ensure designs are technically sound
Ensure designs are commercially optimised
Ensure designs are compliant with specifications
Maintain knowledge of emerging AV technologies
Review construction project documentation
Develop comprehensive AV Bills of Quantities
Develop comprehensive Bills of Materials
Develop competitive project costings
Formulate Scopes of Work
Formulate technical solution narratives
Formulate architectural compliance matrices
Formulate responsive technical bids
Conduct on-site engineering surveys
Conduct physical technical assessments
Conduct customer discovery sessions
Pitch customised AV engineering designs
Present Value Engineering alternatives
Build relationships with consultants
Build relationships with clients
Build relationships with internal teams
Support sales team in deal structuring
Support sales team in commercial positioning
Support sales team in technical objection handling
Foster commercial relationships with vendors
Manage commercial relationships with distributors
Stay aligned with vendor product roadmaps
Coordinate with vendors on product availability
Coordinate with vendors on lead times
Coordinate with vendors on technical support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Sales team support; Cross-functional internal teams; External consultants; Main contractors; Executive decision-makers
Communication Scope
Client presentations; Technical documentation; RFP/RFQ bids
Process & Methodology
Project acquisition, Bid documentation, Costing, BOQ development, BOM development, Scope of Work formulation
Full Job Description
Established in 1982 as a leading Office Automation Solutions provider for the UAE and the wider region, GCG Enterprise Solutions is a turnkey tech solutions provider offering Print Solutions, IT Services, AV and Digital Transformation Solutions. Partnering with leading technology vendors, GCG creates bespoke solutions and services for key industry sectors. Job Summary The AV Presales Engineer is a technically advanced, commercially minded specialist responsible for designing robust AV integration solutions across the UAE and GCC markets. The role bridges advanced system design with strategic project acquisition. The incumbent leads AV system design, develops bid documentation, engages clients and consultants at senior level, and supports the sales team in securing landmark AV projects across corporate, government, hospitality, and education sectors. Duties & Responsibilities AV System Design & Engineering • Create detailed AV system designs including schematic line diagrams, signal flow topologies, rack layouts, cable schedules, and network architectural pathways. • Engineer advanced layouts incorporating DSPs, Unified Communications (UC) platforms, automated control infrastructure, and AV-over-IP networks. • Ensure all designs are technically sound, commercially optimised, and compliant with project specifications and industry standards. • Maintain current knowledge of emerging AV technologies and industry platforms relevant to the GCC market. Tender & Construction Documentation • Review and interpret complex construction project documentation including structural plans, MEP layouts, ID drawings, reflected ceiling plans (RCPs), and tender specifications. • Develop comprehensive AV Bills of Quantities (BOQs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and competitive project costings derived from architectural specification review. • Formulate Scopes of Work (SOW), technical solution narratives, architectural compliance matrices, and responsive technical RFP/RFQ bids. • Ensure all
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