Job Description

Position Summary:

As one of CVP's Junior Technical Consultant in London/Brentford you'll get involved in a wide range of tasks/roles focussed on the coordination, set-up and management of cinematography, broadcast and digital technology in both our Great Titchfield Street and Charlotte St. showrooms as well as our Brentford office and providing pre- and post-sales technical support for CVP customers and sales teams.

This can include checking and trouble-shooting equipment and working to provide solutions where issues exist, working in conjunction with colleagues (both in the offices and at events) to demonstrate gear to customers - including discussing features, specifications, merits of equipment vs. alternative products and compatibility, supporting the sales teams with technical queries, set-up and break-down of equipment for workshops/events in Soho (both Great Titchfield & Charlotte Street and other locations as required), assisting the team in set-up and break-down of equipment for external events (you'll potentially be working as a part of the CVP events team across the range of exhibitions and demonstrations we participate in), and any other tasks that may be reasonably necessitated.

Desired Skills, Experience & Knowledge:

You'll have a strong understanding and interest in the cinematography, broadcast and AV industry with a minimum of a years' experience working with broadcast/digital cinematography equipment (this could have been gained as part of a college/University course) and an understanding of content acquisition, post-production and broadcasting technology.

Intermediate/advanced skills in cinema and broadcast cameras, video technology and control systems.
Strong knowledge of most items CVP stock throughout our showrooms to be able to demonstrate kit to customers whether they walk in or book an appointment.

Experience with set-up, installation and use of broadcast video and film equipment Ability to operate a variety of AV equipment for demos and events Good knowledge of film and/or photography techniques, including lighting. Minimum one year's solid industry experience with references is a must.

Main duties include (but not limited to):

Pre-sales and after sales technical support for our customers and sales team (by phone and email)

Configure packages according to the customer's needs/project/vision/etc. (Including system/package wide needs; cameras, lenses, lights, rigs, camera and lens accessories, gimbals, etc)

Advise salespeople if their quotes are comprehensive and add the required value to customer, proposing amendments/improvements were relevant (items missing, incompatibility issues, alternatives offering improved performance/value etc.)

Help customers with technical questions they may have before purchasing

Help customers with technical issues/queries faced after purchasing equipment

Demonstrating kit to customers in our showrooms, on sites, and at events (both pre-booked appointments and walk-ins)

Organising and/or attending various events (in house or at exhibition centres)

Assisting in the creation of kit lists for specific events (dependent upon target audience/attendees)

Running/assisting with running CVP organised events across in Newman St., Charlotte St. and at external venues. These may be product specific (e.g. event focussing on the Canon C70), or a category of kit (i.e. lighting etc), or a hot topic (i.e. event about FF vs S35), etc.

Contributing to events organisation - (internal and external). Including building kit lists, organise loan kit with manufacturers/suppliers/internally, organising logistics to ensure all the kit is where it needs to be on time, etc.

Assisting our web team to ensure new gear is correctly categorised when added to our website.

Providing CVP's web teams and sales team a list of all the accessories we'd recommend for new products coming to market (e.g. for the Canon C70 launch; what batteries, media, lenses, cages, tripods, etc. should be listed as accessories under the item on our webpage)

Researching market innovations, development and launches and advising CVP on new kit that we should be selling

Location:

London, Great Titchfield Street, Brentford and London Charlotte St. Showroom. (with travel to other offices and locations (event/exhibition locations) when required)

Start date:

ASAP

Working hours:

Mon-Fri / 9am - 5.30pm (Additional hours at Events and occasional weekends)

Person specification:

Passionate about cinematography and broadcast technology Good technological appreciation Hands-on, can-do approach Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team Good organisational skills Flexible A clear communicator Confident of working with customers Ability to multitask Good time management skills

About CVP

CVP is one of the leading and largest independent resellers of production equipment for the Media and Entertainment sectors in Europe. With over 37 years of expertise which spans TV & Film, broadcast, production, cinematography, professional video, audio and photography equipment, CVP services some of the biggest names in this vibrant industry including the BBC, ITV and Netflix, and many independent film and TV producers, academic institutions and individual content creators.

But we are more than just a reseller; we are a trusted business partner and an extension of our customers' and suppliers' teams. With over 200 dedicated professionals across six locations, we genuinely care about our customers. Our unrivalled experience and collective knowledge enable us to understand their needs deeply, allowing us to deliver first-class services tailored to find the right solution. Whether you're looking for a compact camera, a complete studio system, or seeking expert sales or creative advice, we are here to help.

Our passion for what we do is reflected in every aspect of our business, from our meticulous engineers who ensure every piece of equipment is in prime condition, to our sales support team that offers peace of mind and independent, bespoke advice, and our highly skilled technical gurus and online services team.

Recognised in the industry as the 'go-to reseller for all acquisition equipment,' we take pride in our unique customer-focused and bespoke approach. Over the years, we have fostered close relationships and partnerships with over 1,000 brands and key manufacturers, including ARRI, Canon, RED, and Sony, among others.

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional service and innovative solutions and become a part of our dynamic team that is passionate about serving our customers and driving success in the industry.

Salary/Remuneration

The salary for this position is in line with national living wage and national minimum wage

Company Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Free car parking (at selected locations)

Learning and Development opportunities

Retail discounts and subsidies

Employee assistance program

Death in Service benefit

If you believe that you've got the right

Employee assistance program

Death in Service benefit

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 19,500.00-23,809.50 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

setting up, installing and use of broadcast equipment: 1 year (required) Broadcast/Digital Cinematography equipment: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CVPBRSCA002024003