Vice President Erikson - #189618

Vice President, Erikson Pro

Location: Montreal, QC (preferred) | Flexible for exceptional candidates

Reports to: Executive Leadership Team, Jam Industries

Position Overview

Erikson Pro, one of the largest and most profitable divisions within Jam Industries, seeks a dynamic and visionary Vice President (VP) to lead its next chapter of growth and operational excellence.

This critical executive role combines full P&L ownership, supplier and client relationship management, team leadership, and strategic business development, with a particular emphasis on entertainment lighting (including key brand Chauvet Lighting). The VP will lead all aspects of the division’s operations, ensuring Erikson Pro remains a market leader while navigating succession planning, supplier transitions, and expanding competitive pressures.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan aligned with Jam Industries’ strategy.
• Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities across entertainment, architectural, and pro-AV sectors.
• Lead digital transformation and operational optimization efforts across the division.
• Expand product and service offerings to maintain leadership in a highly competitive market.
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Full P&L ownership: Drive profitability, control operating expenses, and ensure top- and bottom-line growth.
• Manage complex supplier relationships to protect and expand critical business partnerships.
• Maintain best-in-class operational standards for customer experience, fulfillment, and technical excellence.
• Implement scalable processes, KPIs, and performance tracking to ensure division health and growth.
  
  

Sales & Market Development

• Direct sales strategy, including setting targets, defining channel strategies, and leading key account relationships.
• Act as a senior ambassador to major suppliers, end-users, and strategic partners, reinforcing loyalty and brand trust.
• Expand Erikson Pro’s footprint across North America, tapping into both traditional and adjacent market verticals.
  
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team (currently 14+), with plans for future expansion.
• Recruit, retain, and develop diverse talent, with a focus on strong technical capabilities in lighting and sound.
• Drive a high-performance, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture.
• Plan and execute succession strategies to ensure leadership continuity across all key functions.
  
  

Client & Supplier Relationship Management

• Sustain and deepen long-standing relationships with Erikson Pro’s most critical suppliers.
• Proactively protect against competitive disintermediation and direct-to-market threats.
• Act as the senior point of escalation for any supplier, client, or internal operational issue impacting business performance.
  
  

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in entertainment lighting, pro AV, or highly related industries.
• Deep technical expertise in entertainment lighting systems, pro-AV integration, and related technology.
• Proven success in managing supplier relationships and negotiating complex agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strong-minded, high-achieving sales and technical teams.
• Experience building strategy and infrastructure for scaling businesses.
• Track record of navigating organizational change, succession transitions, and volatile market conditions.
  
  

Required Skills

• Highly strategic thinker with strong financial acumen.
• Strong technical aptitude; able to engage credibly with technical teams and customers.
• Negotiation and deal-closing expertise at executive levels.
• Adaptable leader who thrives in passionate, fast-paced environments.
• Superior interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bilingual (French and English) preferred
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and proactive.
• Low-ego leadership style with a solutions-driven mindset.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity with decisiveness.
• Integrity, loyalty, and commitment to team success over individual gain.
  
  

Compensation

• Executive base salary plus highly competitive bonus and incentive structure.
• Relocation support available for exceptional candidates.
  
  

About Erikson Pro

Erikson Pro is a flagship division within Jam Industries, representing a powerhouse in entertainment lighting, professional audio, and AV integration solutions. With a strong portfolio of brands, outstanding supplier relationships, and a reputation for operational excellence, Erikson Pro is poised for transformative growth under new leadership.