INSIDE SALES POSTION/SALES ASSOCIATE

Log On To Learn is aggressively hiring and expanding our sales force.  We have multiple openings for high energy, self-motivated, compensation-driven sales professionals!

JOB SUMMARY AND MISSION  
Sales Associates are responsible for achieving inside sales revenue goals by obtaining and up-selling orders, creating customer satisfaction, selling unique online training services to a variety of companies, and adding value to the customer’s buying experience.  These are sales opportunities in a well-structured, energetic, and fun environment with an intelligent and compelling value proposition for our customers.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  
Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Customer prospecting; generating a high volume of outbound cold calls; proposing and closing business utilizing a consultative sales approach.
2. Responding to inbound requests from clients seeking demonstrations of our services.
3. Managing existing customer accounts, acting as the main point of contact for our clients, and identifying needs to assist them with growing their business.
4. Educating customers about technology and the features and benefits of our products and services in order to improve sales and customer satisfaction.
5. Presenting price, credit, and terms in accordance with standard procedures.
6. Setting up and maintaining customer accounts in a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system; accurately processing customer transactions such as orders, quotes, and account setup.
7. Proactively recommending items needed by customers to increase customer satisfaction and improve transaction profitability and close rates.
8. Contacting customers following sales and referrals.
9. Managing time effectively, meeting personal goals, and working effectively with other members of the sales team.
10. Continuously acquiring industry and product knowledge by studying product line, reading industry-related books and articles, and through interaction with other sales staff and technical services team.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS  
Requirements include:
• Knowledge of social media including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
• Sales experience in online advertising and/or direct marketing (all sales backgrounds will be considered).
• Experience using the Internet for advertising and promotions marketing.
• Experience hosting online meetings with WebEx or GoToMeeting desired.
• Strategic thinker with proven consulting and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to sell at all decision-making levels.
• Self-motivated team player that can exceed goals and revenue expectations.
• Able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment while maintaining focus, productivity, and meeting deadlines.

This is a base-plus-commission position. We offer benefits including medical, dental, company-paid life, bonuses, paid time off and an invigorating work environment. We are dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. Log On To Learn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ABOUT US
Founded in 2010, Log On to Learn the online virtual training library developed by parent company, KnowledgeWave Training, with headquarters in South Burlington, Vermont.  KnowledgeWave is a Microsoft Gold partner for Learning and Database Development Solutions.  KnowledgeWave is a national leader consistently delivering expert-level computer training that reaches thousands of business clients every year.  The company’s full-service approach combines direct marketing expertise, vast search and media reach, and industry-leading technologies to deliver dramatically-improved results for clients.  For more information visit:
http://logontolearn.com
http://knowledgewave.com

TO APPLY
Send Cover Letter and Resume to employment@knowledgewave.com,
Include: “attn: sales manager” in the subject line.

This short video shows you how easy it is for you to attend one of our live instructor-led classes remotely from your home or office. Get the training you need, without the required travel. You have complete interaction with our instructor during your class. The content is 100% the same and you’ll learn from the comforts of your home our office. Watch our video below to learn more about this great service.

Online Live from Your Desk classes are the same live classes we offer at our South Burlington, Vermont location, but you can be located anywhere that has a fast internet connection. Our class rates are $239 each, but if you contact us and mention you saw this post we will extend a special introduction rate of only $99! Get a full class for only $99! That’s the same price as our 1 hour webinar events, but you get a complete course.

View our complete schedule of courses: http://www.knowledgewave.com/pdfs/schedules/schedule.pdf
Register: 800-831-8449  or

Still not sure? Attend our free Demo on Wednesday, March 16th at 1:00 PM EDT.

Topic(s): Log on to Learn Demo and Live from Your Desk
Audience(s): Business Professional / Training Manager
Date: 03/16/2011 1:00 PM EDT
Duration: 20 Minutes

Register Free Online: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/998259720

Event Overview:

Learn more about Log on to Learn and our on-demand online library as well as our new Live from Your Desk hands-on training options. As a thank you, attendees will receive a no-fee (no credit card required) 30 day access pass* to our library. We will show you how easy it is to get the training you need when you or your staff wants it. We will discuss the latest training trends and show you how to effectively train your employees for a fraction of traditional training costs with our “Green” training solutions.

Topics Covered:

• Differences between our on-demand library, and Live from your Desk options
• A demo of the variety content available in both on-demand and live formats
• Migrating or already moved to Office 2007 or 2010?
• Navigation tour of the Log on to Learn on-demand system
• Concurrent login system that promotes sharing at an unbeatable price
• Member Access to no-fee live webinars normally priced at $99 each
• Member discount access to Live from your Desk classes
• Your completely no-fee access to Log on to Learn for 30 days*

*You must register and attend the complete webinar event for free access. 30 day access starts on 3/21/2011. You must use a valid email address for your username which will be emailed to you. No credit card is required for the free access period.

Register Free Online: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/998259720

For nearly two decades we have provided “Productivity Days” with our instructors working at client sites meeting hands-on targeted real world needs.  With our new remote training services we have expanded to offer live support that doesn’t require travel. Work remotely from your desk in a collaborative one-on-one or many-to-one environment.  We can help with topics that range from Windows Server Technologies, Adobe Creative Suite to the Microsoft Office applications with SQL and Access Database support and mentoring being a specialty! Contact a representative today to learn how you can take advantage of our instructor’s expertise to help you meet your immediate needs. 

Our services provide you the training and support you need, where and when you want it! Contact KnowledgeWave at 800-831-8449 and we can provide additional details.

We recognize that the virtual learning landscape is drastically changing everyday, but we believe that Log On To Learn is on the forefront of what is to come. We are proud to give you a special offer that will allow you to browse our On-Demand Video Library, including all of our new Video Series and learn more about Live from Your Desk options. 

KnowledgeWave is offering free training for Office 2010 classes in the month of February and March 2011!* Access, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, get up to speed today!

How does it work? Purchase any 1-day Office 2010 class at regular price and a co-worker or friend can attend with you completely free! There is no charge for the second seat. Seating is limited to a first come first basis for each Office 2010 class, so register early to take advantage of this offer and secure your seat.
*This offer is open for new enrollments only and must be mentioned at the time of registration. Fee seat applies to the same class as the first class purchased. 

Contact KnowledgeWave at 800-831-8449 to enroll.

Did you know that beginning next year, CompTIA is changing their certification policy for the Security+, A+ and Network+ qualifications? Right now, when you pass the exam for any of these three credentials, you are certified for LIFE! There are no professional development hours to earn, no tests to retake and no more studying.

If you pass the certification exam on or after January 1st, 2011, you will NOT be certified for life. The updated policy requires new certificate holders to renew their certification every three years by participating in CompTIA’s continuing education program.

Avoid:

Annual maintenance fees of $25-$49
Worrying about the possibility that you could lose your certification
The stress of keeping up with Continuing Education Units
Missing work or personal time to earn CEUs

KnowledgeWave offers regular options for A+, Network+ and Security+. We offer both in-house classroom training and remote attendance options. Don’t miss your opportunity to earn your life time certification from CompTIA.

Contact Eric Sokolowski for more details and our next dates! Reach Eric at: 800-831-8449

Join KnowledgeWave and Log On To Learn as industry expert Rafiq Wayani provides four no-fee webinars related to some of the hottest VMware topics. These 60-minute webinar events are 100% free.

Register for one or all of them. Make sure to register now, seating is limited. 

Topics Include:
Introduction to PowerCLI
Performing Backups and Restores using VMware Data Recovery
Virtual Machines – a comprehensive introduction
vDistributed Switch

Listen to what Rafiq has to say about the video series.

Rafiq Wayani has extensive experience including more than 25 years in IT as Systems Architect, Software Engineer, DBA and Project Manager. Rafiq has instructed in a variety of technical areas, has designed and implemented network and information systems, and is certified across a wide range of platforms and systems, including VMware; Microsoft Solutions Developer, Systems Engineer, Application Developer, Database Administrator, Trainer; Oracle; Novell Netware Administrator and Engineer; and Master Certified Netware Engineer. Rafiq has authored and presented numerous courses in nearly all areas of information technology.

Webinar Schedule for Monday, October 11, 2010

Product(s): VMware
Topic: Introduction to PowerCLI
Date(s): Monday, October 11, 2010, 8:00 AM (EST) U.S.
Duration: 60 Minutes

Event Overview:
VMware vSphere PowerCLI is a powerful command line tool that lets you automate all aspects of vSphere management, including network, storage, VM, guest OS and more. PowerCLI is distributed as a Windows PowerShell snapin, and includes more than 200 PowerShell cmdlets

To Register: Click Here To Register Online Fee: No Fee!

Product(s): VMware
Topic: Performing Backups and Restores using VMware Data Recovery
Date(s): Monday, October 11, 2010, 10:00 AM (EST) U.S.
Duration: 60 Minutes

Event Overview:
Enable quick, simple and complete data protection for your virtual machines with VMware Data Recovery, a disk-based backup and recovery solution. VMware Data Recovery is your first line of defense for data protection. It’s fully integrated with VMware vCenter Server to enable centralized and efficient management of backup jobs and also includes data de-duplication to save on disk storage for your backups.

To Register: Click Here To Register Online Fee: No Fee!

Product(s): VMware
Topic: Virtual Machines – a comprehensive introduction
Date(s): Monday, October 11, 2010, 1:00 PM (EST) U.S.
Duration: 60 Minutes

Event Overview:
Improve the efficiency and availability of IT resources and applications through virtualization. Start by eliminating the old “one server, one application” model and run multiple virtual machines on each physical machine. Free your IT admins from spending so much time managing servers rather than innovating.

To Register: Click Here To Register Online Fee: No Fee!

Product(s): VMware
Topic: vNetwork Distributed Switch
Date(s): Monday, October 11, 2010, 3:00 PM (EST) U.S.
Duration: 60 Minutes

Event Overview:
The vNetwork Distributed Switch (vDS) is a much improved version of the virtual switch or vSwitch found in Vmware Infrastructure 3 (VI3). The distributed switch offers new features, is managed at the datacenter level in vCenter Server, and spans across esx hosts which simplifies administration. Third party developers can create solutions for the distributed switch using the vNetwork Appliance APIs. Distributed switches migrate runtime state during Vmotion migrations and support private vlans

To Register: Click Here To Register Online Fee: No Fee!

Microsoft Windows 7 can help your business work the way you want by making your everyday tasks easier and faster! There are so many good reasons to upgrade to Windows 7 and the experts at KnowledgeWave can show you how. 

Just last week, our senior Microsoft Certified Trainer Dan Cogswell presented the benefits and features of Windows 7 to members of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce.  We took a first-hand look at Windows 7 and demonstrated many of the features and benefits that it offers – from enhanced security features to easier and more efficient navigation.

Call us today to learn how you can host a Windows 7 event with one of our certified experts: 800.831.8449.

KnowledgeWave

St. Albans – The US Department of Labor recently announced a $1,000,000 award to Vermont Associates for Training and Development, Inc., a statewide non-profit that provides training and employment services to Vermonters age 55 and over. The Aging Worker Initiative: Strategies for Regional Talent Development is designed to train workers age 55 and older for jobs in high-growth, high-demand industries, and increase the workforce system’s capacity to effectively serve an aging worker population.

            Vermont Associates’ challenge and strategy statement was developed at the Windham Foundation’s Vermont Older Worker Policy Summit: The aging of society and correspondingly of the workforce demand that we develop strategies to re-educate and re-train older workers to enable them to enter, re-enter or remain in the workforce (supply side). Likewise, we need to help employers across all industries understand these shifting demographics and to view them not as a vulnerability but as a competitive advantage, a paradigm shift (demand side).

The project will 1) identify current and develop new employer responses to the aging workforce, focusing on the needs of employers and the opportunities presented by the aging workforce; 2) coordinate existing training resources and create new opportunities for disadvantaged, unemployed, incumbent workers, and retirees to increase their workforce participation; and 3) capacity building activities including concurrence from the Workforce Development Council to develop sustainable mechanisms to coordinate the various federal, state, and private resources available to Vermont businesses and Vermonters 55+. In addition, a minimum of four statewide Mature Worker Resource Centers will be established.

Pat Elmer is the Executive Director of Vermont Associates. “Anyone who is a mature worker, who is looking to retrain or change the work they do, or retirees interested in returning to the workforce, will benefit from the services offered at these Resource Centers”, said Elmer. “They will be able to learn what training resources are available in Vermont, what type of financial aid might be available to finance that training, as well as other services that may help them be successful in re-tooling for a new career.”

Key partners in the Initiative include the Vermont Department of Labor, Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living, KnowledgeWave Training, Vermont Country Store, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Vermont Business Roundtable, AARP, Vermont Information Technology Center and Champlain College, Vermont Association of Adult Technical Education Coordinators, The Windham Foundation, and the Vermont Workforce Development Council.

“The older worker is a key state workforce asset and this project is targeting disadvantaged, unemployed, incumbent, and retired individuals age 55+”, said Governor Jim Douglas in support of this project. “The strategic partnerships and older worker specialized employment services of this project, focusing on high-growth, high demand jobs, would be a great benefit to Vermont’s employers and older workers and would complement the goals of my statewide Workforce, Economic Development, and Aging Initiatives.”

This project builds on Vermont Associates’ experience in operating older worker programs in Vermont for the past 26 years, including the Senior Community Service Employment Program and the Dislocated Older Worker Demonstration Project.

The ability for Vermont to develop, attract, and retain a well-educated and skilled workforce is a key factor in economic growth. Older workers are a valuable, though often underutilized, labor pool that can meet the workforce needs of the Vermont economy.

For information: Deputy Director Greg Saylor @ 802 524-3200 ext 11.