As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
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. (www.harman.com)
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Salary Ranges:
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.
Skills Required
- 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 and drive alignment and execution across global teams
- Experience building high-performing organizations, capability development, and talent bench development
- Experience partnering closely with product, marketing, and finance to drive business performance
- Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior leaders, customers, and partners
- Data-driven decision making with focus on measurable business impact
- Willingness to travel 50% domestically and internationally
- Willing to work out of a HARMAN office on a hybrid model and flexible working hours
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen
- MBA or advanced degree
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
