Sound Technology


Job Vacancies at Sound Technology Ltd


Sound Technology Ltd is the exclusive UK distributor of a select number of high-profile manufacturers in the Professional Audio, Professional Lighting and Musical Instrument markets. Our portfolio includes the HARMAN Professional brands – Martin Professional, JBL Professional, AKG, Soundcraft, BSS, Crown, dbx and Lexicon – as well as Solid State Logic, Teenage Engineering, Austrian Audio, Apogee Electronics and more.

We are part of the Midwich Group- the UK’s leading trade-only distributor of technology solutions, who’s future strategy is to continue its successful buy and grow activities, which have traditionally been led by the Group Managing Director.

As one of the leading AV/IT distribution Groups in the UK, we offer a range of exciting career paths in Sales, Business Management, Finance, Marketing and Logistics to name but a few.

We currently have the following vacancies:


Architectural Lighting Account Manager

About the Role

Due to exciting growth, we are looking to add a new member to our thriving lighting division at Sound Technology. The architainment world is bigger and busier than ever and having prominent brands in that market we are looking for an Architectural Lighting Account manager to focus on new and existing accounts.


What you will be doing in this role

  • Independent development and roll out of business plans, strategies and KPI’s from creation to delivery.
  • Detailed market and competition analysis, continued exploration of new potential markets and proactively seek out new opportunities.
  • Establishing relationships with LD’s, specifiers, manufacturers, and integrators.
  • Responsible for handling customer projects from start to finish. Including the ability to commission.
  • Continued development of product knowledge and product pipelines. Good ability to forecast and analyze sales and technical data.
  • Travel and deliver product demonstrations (often supported by the specialist team) ability to present to a high standard and tailor delivery to the specific client.
  • Attend networking events and industry relevant seminars.


What you will bring to the role

  • Relevant experience in the field of architectural lighting / architainment lighting or lighting technology in the event sector.
  • Experience in using common software tools for lighting design and control.
  • Experience in sales of technical products.
  • Understanding in lighting control and photometric data, for example DMX.
  • Experience managing customer finances, within a similar position.


Why you should work here

  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Permanent Health Scheme
  • Life Cover
  • Paid Sickness Leave
  • Staff Purchase Scheme
  • Discounts from Local Businesses (dependent on location)
  • Recruitment Finders Fee
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Reduced Gym Membership (dependent on location)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free Car Parking
  • Shares Programme


To apply or learn more about the position please contact us at HR.Team@midwich.com with the subject 'Architectural Lighting Account Manager - Sound Technology'

Technical Administrator


About the Role


We’re looking for a Technical Administrator to join our Application Team onsite, at our Letchworth Garden City office. The Technical Administrator will act as an interface between the Warehouse and Application teams, to test all equipment that comes in before moving it back to stock ready for the next time it is required. They will also be managing the opening and closing of our demonstration facility, ensuring it is opened daily, all of the technology within in the facility is on and working and then securing the facility at the end of the day. Once the Technical Administrator is fully trained on our products there will also be opportunity to provide technical support for our brands.


What you will be doing in this role

  • Test Audio and Lighting product coming back into Sound Tech from loans, demonstrations and product return.
  • Responsible for system stock transfers to return to correct locations within the demonstration and warehouse buildings.
  • Working across our departments to check and prepare product to go out to clients/customers for demonstrations, loans and exhibitions.
  • Manage the demonstration room diary, working with the departments who use the demonstration space to avoid scheduling clashes and keep the room running smoothly.
  • Triage email coming into the technical support inbox and distribute/respond according to action required.


What you will bring to the role

  • Experience with PA systems and Lighting; equipment specific training will be provided.
  • Understanding of Audio and Lighting systems’ connectivity and use.
  • Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to problem solve and be solutions focused.
  • High level of computer literacy and confidence with MS Office products.
  • A keen interest in the music industry.


Why you should work here

  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Permanent Health Scheme
  • Life Cover
  • Paid Sickness Leave
  • Staff Purchase Scheme
  • Discounts from Local Businesses (dependant on location)
  • Recruitment Finders Fee
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Reduced Gym Membership (dependant on location)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free Car Parking
  • Shares Programme


To apply or learn more about the position please contact us at HR.Team@midwich.com with the subject 'Technical Administrator Role - Sound Technology'

Spares Administrator


About the Role

Working as part of our customer services team, the Spares Administrator will be responsible for the processing of spares orders, the ordering of spare parts from suppliers, the communication of expected delivery dates to customers and the managing of spares stock.


What you will be doing in this role


  • Assist in ensuring the effective and accurate processing of spares orders from customers via phone and email on our company ERP system for our range of Pro Audio, MI and professional lighting product.
  • Identify correct part codes from customer/ end user requests.
  • Manage our internal spares stock, including stock transfers, ensuring accurate records are maintained, ordering spare parts from our suppliers and liaising with offsite repair centres. –
  • Communicate expected delivery dates to customers awaiting parts deliveries.
  • Liaise with Sound Technology engineers on ensure that they have the correct stock of spare parts for their repair and service needs.
  • To maintain our databases of customer details and contact information relevant to spares enquiries.


What you will bring to the role

  • Minimum of 5 GCSE passes or equivalents, including Maths and English.
  • Able to demonstrate previous experience in a service, spares or customer service environment, ideally in a professional audio or lighting business.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good level of computer literacy.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work autonomously or as a part of a wider team.


Why you should work here

  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Permanent Health Scheme
  • Life Cover
  • Paid Sickness Leave
  • Staff Purchase Scheme
  • Discounts from Local Businesses (dependant on location)
  • Recruitment Finders Fee
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Reduced Gym Membership (dependant on location)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free Car Parking
  • Shares Programme


To apply or learn more about the position please contact us at HR.Team@midwich.com with the subject 'Spares Administrator Role - Sound Technology'