SVP, Global Sales - PRO SBU

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, Mark Levinson and Revel
• 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

The Senior Vice President, Global Sales will lead the transformation and acceleration of HARMAN Professional Solutions’ global commercial strategy. As a member of the Professional Solutions executive team, the SVP will shape and execute a scalable go-to-market model, strengthen key customer relationships, and expand presence across priority markets. This leader will play a critical role in driving growth, improving operational discipline, and positioning the business for long-term success.

Your Team

This role will have senior level direct reports and lead a global team of approximately 120 sales professionals, across multiple Regions.

What You Will Do

Lead the global sales regions for the Professional Solutions SBU, with accountability for strategy, operations, and financial performance.

Strategy

• Align the Global Markets strategy with the Professional Solutions SBU and Lifestyle Division priorities
• Drive growth and expansion across key markets, segments, and channels
• Work closely with corporate and division leadership to strengthen market position and long-term performance

Operations

• Lead overall performance and operating discipline across the global markets
• Drive financial planning, including budgets, KPIs, and investment priorities in partnership with Finance
• Build and lead a high-performing organization, focused on engagement, capability, and talent development
• Serve as a senior ambassador for the regions, internally and externally

Sales and Marketing

• Provide corporate and SBU leadership with a global sales plan and strategy for the Global Markets.
• Define and execute the global sales strategy across regions and customer segments
• Drive revenue growth and margin performance through strong commercial execution
• Lead sales planning, resource allocation, and customer targeting across global markets
• Oversee key account strategy and support enterprise customer engagement
• Align closely with SBU and division leadership on product planning and portfolio strategy

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• Deep understanding of the professional Audio, Video, and Lighting industry or adjacent sectors
• Proven track record of leading global, multi-region sales organizations with full P&L accountability
• Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, margin expansion, and market share gains
• Experience building and scaling go-to-market strategies across diverse markets and channels
• Ability to lead through complexity, driving alignment and execution across global teams
• Builds high-performing organizations with strong leadership bench and talent development
• Enterprise mindset with the ability to shape strategy and drive outcomes at scale
• Experience partnering closely with product, marketing, and finance to drive business performance
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders, customers, and partners
• Data-driven decision making with a focus on measurable business impact
• Clear, concise communicator across all levels of the organization

Bonus Points if You Have

• MBA or Advanced degree

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel 50%, both domestic and international
• Willing to work out of a HARMAN office on a hybrid model
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

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 Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• 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

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.

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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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (

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Pay Transparency

$ 307,500 - $ 451,000

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!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [email protected].

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.()

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] . Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.