Managed Services Representative Schaumburg, IL (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1900+E+Golf+Rd+Schaumburg+IL+USA+60173) • Sales Apply Job Type Full-time Description Proven IT is looking to add excellent talent to our team! We offer paid certifications, bonus potential, and growth opportunities. Our family-owned work culture creates an excellent work life balance. Why Work for Us + Uncapped Commission + Open Verticals + Presidential Trips + 3 Month Training Program + Emerging Leaders Program + Mentorship SUMMARY The Managed Services Representative is a selling consultant with a geographic territory assignment within a region. They will build existing business through prospecting and networking for new business opportunities as well as grow through existing clients that do not have MNS services from Proven IT. The Managed Services Representative is the liaison between the sales engineer and IT team at Proven and the client’s IT team or executive team to manage the projects and communication to have the highest level of support and response time. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Increase education of MNS services with internal partners and external potential clients. + Identify new potential opportunities through qualifying while prospecting, during meetings and conducting an assessment for MNS services to include but not limited to voice and data, security, phone systems, company policies, software, hardware, and disaster recovery. + Use sales activities & database management to reach communicate and track project results: appointments, on-site workflow analysis, solution collaboration presentations, proposals, implementation of solutions and account reviews. + Collaborate with other sales professionals and engineers to develop solutions + Utilize a database and the internet to research prospects and qualify leads to increase contact to appointment ratio benchmarks. + Attend and participate in development seminars and company meetings to develop professional skills, business acumen and certifications. + Utilize resources and apply learning to teach and tailor technology solutions to client environment + Assess client’s business, analyzing data and costs to provide an accurate assessment of their environment to make educated decisions to support solution and future growth. + Additional duties as assigned Requirements + Background in sales and information technology preferred + High Integrity and strives for accuracy + Possesses basic business acumen + Personal drive and internal motivation toward high achievement + Committed to personal development in order to stay up to date on market trends and impacts + Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team-oriented environment + Ability to influence, negotiate and gain commitment at all organizational levels + Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability; willingness to take risks and try new approaches + Ability to sustain high levels of activity + Excellent communication & listener (oral and written and presentation skills) + Ability to prioritize and balance work with communication to a team of engineers and sales + Able to problem solve + Ability to handle obstacles and rejection and perform at the highest level of productivity + Must work well under pressure + Travel up to 50% COMPUTER SKILLS + Proficiency using MS Office, e.g., PowerPoint, Excel and Word and the internet for research, e.g., Google, LinkedIn, Connectwise EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE + BS/BA degree in business or other related field + Previous business-to-business sales experience + Previous experience in the technology field preferred REQUIREMENTS + Valid driver’s license, minimum levels of auto insurance coverage and reliable transportation OTHER INFORMATION + Must be flexible in break and lunch periods depending on work-flow + This is an 8am to 5pm position with the potential to go outside of these hours to meet projects deadlines PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must be able to lift up to 35 pounds regularly. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. The employee must be able to sit for long periods of time. BENEFITS GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE: After a 30-day waiting period, full-time employees (who work at least 30 hours per week) and their dependents, are eligible to enroll in health benefits through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois (BCBSIL). Health options include a choice of 2 PPO plans, a High Deductible Health plan and a HMO. In addition, Dental benefits are available as well as a Vision PPO plan utilizing the EyeMed network. Proven also offers voluntary worksite benefits including critical illness and accident coverage, short-term disability insurance, supplemental life and pet insurance. EMPLOYER PROVIDED LIFE/AD&D INSURANCE: After a 30-day waiting period, Proven IT provides a flat $25,000 Life Insurance benefit, administered by BlueCross BlueShield, to all full-time employees (who work at least 30 hours per week). Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit payments are determined based on the type of loss incurred and are payable up to the full Life Insurance benefit amount. Life and AD&D Insurance coverage amounts are reduced at ages 65, 70 and 75. EMPLOYER PROVIDED LTD:Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance is an employer-provided benefit and provides protection from loss of income in the event that an employee is unable to work due to illness, injury, or accident for a long period of time. The elimination period is 90-days, and the maximum benefit is 60% of covered payroll up to $6000/month. This benefit is paid entirely by Proven IT and has no cost to the employee. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:All employees may utilize the Disability Resource Services through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois to assist themselves and their immediate family with convenient resources to help address emotional, legal and financial issues. Telephonic counseling and web-based services are available as well as a limited number of geographically accessible face-to-face sessions. 401K PLAN:All employees are eligible after 120 days of service to contribute on either a pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) basis to the 401K plan, administered by Principal Financial Services. Proven offers an employer match equal to 100% of the first 3% of deferrals plus 50% of the next 2% of deferrals. FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES: Proven IT partners with Merrill Lynch to offer financial advisement to all employees. Merrill Lynch financial advisors are available to assist employees at no cost, with their 401k and retirement questions. PERMISSIVE TIME OFF POLICY:Proven provides a competitive paid time off policy for all full-time regular employees after a 90-day waiting period. Proven IT empowers their employees to work with their managers and team to coordinate all time off. Managers may impose a limit to requests for time off based on performance and tenure. PARENTAL LEAVE:Proven IT offers a generous parental leave policy for new parents. After 24-months of employment, Proven provides full-time regular employees with 90-days of paid Maternity leave and 10-days of paid Paternity leave. Employees with less than 24-months of service may take the same amount of unpaid time off. FITNESS CENTER: Proven IT offers a free on-site fitness center at the Tinley Park headquarters office location to all employees from 5:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Friday. Employees utilize the gym equipment at their own risk. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION This position has the potential to earn a bonus based on the achievement of key performance indicators. Salary Description $60,000 - 70,000 per year