AV Ecosystems – Why the Best Setup Starts Long Before the First Screen Lights Up
The audio-visual industry has evolved far beyond its roots of integrating displays, speakers, and room control systems. Now, with the convergence of AV and IT, the industry demands a sophisticated fusion of technical and sales expertise.
As the audio-visual industry integrates with IT, AV products and services will increasingly be sold through converged partners. This integration requires engineers to grasp networking and security concepts, while sales teams, traditionally strong in product knowledge and solution design, must now master channel management.
Selling through converged partners means understanding a complex ecosystem of incentives and benefits, crucial for driving growth in this new landscape. These partners are adept at navigating incentive programs, rebate structures, and other channel management tools that drive sales success.
To succeed, AV sales professionals must upskill to understand these dynamics. Strategic Pathways meets this need with comprehensive training programs on channel account management and key account management, equipping companies to thrive in this converged world.
By aligning with experienced partners, businesses can navigate the complexities of converged sales channels, ensuring they're well-positioned for future growth in this dynamic industry.
For more information on available training programs, please contact me.
Marc A. Rémond is the founder of Strategic Pathways, a business advisory firm helping B2B technology leaders design and align the systems required to scale across Asia Pacific. With 25 years of APAC technology leadership across AV, UC, and enterprise technology, at Alcatel-Lucent, Polycom, and Barco, among others, he has built go-to-market strategies, channel ecosystems, and AI transformation programmes for global technology companies. He is the creator of the Intelligent Workplace Framework and the Strategic Diagnostic Engine, and writes on market expansion, sales execution, and AI-enabled workplace transformation for the AV and UC industry.
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