[Remote] E-Rate Sales Representative (K-12 IT)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Virtual Technologies Group (VTG) is a leading innovator in the technology sector, specializing in advanced virtual solutions. They are seeking an Ohio-based K-12 IT Sales Representative to help school districts navigate the E-Rate funding process and sell technology services that enhance educational connectivity and security.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a consistent, high-volume cadence of outbound activity
- Successfully convert cold outreach into qualified discovery meetings and presentations
- Consistently identify and qualify new sales opportunities to meet monthly and quarterly pipeline requirements
- Leverage industry events, conferences, and online platforms to generate leads
- Conduct needs assessments and develops tailored proposals to address client requirements
- Deliver compelling presentations to prospective clients, showcasing VTG's value proposition
- Negotiate and close deals, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify new market opportunities
- Proactively track USAC filings to identify qualified sales opportunities, evaluate RFPs, and craft competitive, technically sound bids that strictly adhere to E-Rate Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) rules
- Verify that services are successfully delivered and operational, confirming clients are fully prepared to file their Form 486 to certify CIPA compliance and the start of service
- Manage the funding close-out process by either executing direct Service Provider Invoicing (SPI / Form 474) or providing clients with the necessary documentation for Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR / Form 472)
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- 3+ years of B2B sales experience, specifically selling into the SLED (State, Local, and Education) market
- Must be based in or have a proven track record of selling within the Ohio K-12 school district ecosystem
- A high-level understanding of networking infrastructure (switches, routers, access points) and basic Cybersecurity principles
- Proven ability to work and thrive in an environment with defined activity expectations (calls, emails, and meetings)
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Proficient in CRM software for tracking sales activities (e.g., Salesforce)
- Proven background in the Education (K-12/Higher Ed) vertical
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings accounts (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
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