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General information
Location:
Northridge - California, USA
Job Family:
Sales
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
M4
Job ID:
R-53858-2026
Description & Requirements
Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Martin Lighting, Mark Levinson, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role
As the Director of Sales for North America Professional Lighting, you will lead the strategy, execution, and overall business performance for HARMAN's Professional Lighting portfolio across the U.S and Canada. You will manage a team of sales account managers, driving delivery on annual sales targets exceeding $50M. You will oversee market expansion, strengthen key customer and channel partnerships, and ensure alignment with global Lighting vertical priorities. In addition, this role provides strategic input on product roadmap, pricing, and channel strategy to support sustained growth and competitiveness across North America.
What You Will Do

• Lead regional sales strategy and execution for HARMAN's Professional Lighting portfolio across North America, driving revenue growth, margin performance, and forecast accuracy against monthly and annual targets.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the North America lighting market and competitive landscape.
• Create, communicate, and execute a 5-year strategy that aligns with HARMAN's 5-year growth plan, NPI roadmap, and market share targets.
• Create, communicate, and execute a Quarterly/Yearly plan that successfully achieves the North America goals as it relates to YoY revenue growth as well as yearly revenue and contribution budgeted targets.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team, setting clear objectives, reinforcing accountability, and ensuring consistent execution against sales plans and business priorities. Proactively support individual development through structured performance management for team members not meeting expectations.
• Create, communicate, and execute a Business Development strategy with customers, end-users, influencers, consultants, and designers that successfully builds the pipeline necessary to achieve our Quarterly/Yearly revenue targets.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Marketing, and Sales Leadership to align on product roadmap, pricing, demand generation, and go-to-market strategies that strengthen market position and accelerate growth.
• Cultivate and expand key customer and channel relationships by actively engaging in customer meetings and industry events to influence large opportunities and reinforce Martin Lighting's market presence.
• Represent Martin Lighting at industry tradeshows and events, driving brand visibility, gathering market intelligence, and identifying emerging trends to inform sales strategy and business planning for your region.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, sales, marketing, or equivalent relevant concentration.
• Minimum of 7 years Professional Lighting Sales Management experience
• Possess the business acumen necessary to manage the Lighting Business Unit for North America. This includes, but is not limited to, a thorough understanding of accurate revenue forecasting, expense control, contribution margin management, and project management.
• Ability to understand and use HARMAN systems to drive and manage the business. This includes, but is not limited to, a working knowledge and ability to use CRM, B.I./SAP, Chrome River, and Workday.
• Disciplined and passionate leader with the ability to achieve high growth sales results.
• Excellent financial acumen and deep understanding of a P&L.
• Outstanding consultative selling abilities and interpersonal skills with executive level customers and partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively with C-Level executives to create results driven, team-oriented culture.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Advanced degree (MBA)

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 50%, domestically.
• Be willing to work in an office in Northridge, CA. Position can be located remotely but will require monthly travel to Northridge, CA (contingent upon remote location being aligned with a major entertainment market where we conduct significant business activities).
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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Pay Transparency
$ 173,250 - $ 254,100
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.
Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.
Benefits
HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology
Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.
Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.
If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!
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You Belong Here
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)
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