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Vantage has over 12 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), natural language understanding (NLU), and linguistic research and development. Vantage Laboratories has successfully leveraged its AI research into operating business units: Vantage Learning, Vantage Linguistics, Vantage Communications, iSEEK Enterprise, and McCann Associates. In turn, these businesses have built world-class tools and applications to meet the needs of education, municipal and commercial markets.

Vantage's corporate office is located in New Hope, Pennsylvania, in the northern suburbs of Philadelphia. This strategic location between New York City and Washington D.C. provides an excellent source of talent, easy accessibility to major airports and other transportation centers, and allows us to offer services at competitive costs. Vantage maintains a North American sales, marketing, and service headquarters in Ewing, NJ, a short distance from Princeton and about 10 miles from our corporate HQ in PA. Vantage also has offices worldwide, in North America, Europe and Asia.

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Project Manager I

The Project Manager is a member of the Project Management Group reporting to the Director of Project Management. The Project Manager acts as a primary point of contact with the client and the Vantage internal project team and designs, plans, implements and manages one or more assessment applications/programs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develop project scope documents and implementation plan (WBS) against contracted services and deliverables.
Develop specifications and requirements documentation to be provided to the implementation team including, but not limited to, storyboards, and data flow diagrams.
Coordinate the development and implementation of the application and services among various departments during the analysis, design, development, deployment and stabilization phases of the project.
Identify and analyze problems through to resolution.
Serve as a point-of-contact to the customer and internal departments for day-to-day execution of project.
Ensure that all program services and products are of high quality, delivered on time and on budget.
Assist Project Management Director in managing program activities.
Coordinate the production of user-related materials.
Perform related project management and account management duties as needed.
Complete other tasks as assigned by Director.
Some travel required.

Qualifications:

BA/BS Degree in related field required.
3-5 yrs prior experience in project management or educational software development strongly desired.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, matrix environment and still maintain quality and attention to detail.
Customer-focused - establishes and maintains customer relationships; highly skilled in managing customer expectations.
Communication Skills - strong listening, and oral/written communications skills, include the ability to facilitate interactive sessions with business / functional personnel.
Decision-making - strong ability to think creatively and independently. Ability to make decisions-quickly and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
Interpersonal Skills - able to effectively interact at all organizational levels, function in a team-driven environment, and manage conflict effectively and constructively.
Project Management - knowledge of project management methodologies; able to use project management tools and participate effectively in a structured project management environment.
Quality - understands and applies software quality management concepts, including testing and service level agreement management.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Office and a working knowledge of Microsoft Project

Vantage Learning offers a company benefits program including 401-K, paid training, career advancement, and a beautiful HQ facility to work in. If you desire to be part of a company that is revolutionizing education on the global scale, contact Vantage Learning immediately! Qualified applicants should email resumes to: hr@vantage.com ^ top

Regional Sales Representative

Due to rapid growth and increased demand for our award-winning MY Access!® writing instructional tool, Vantage Learning is actively seeking experienced sales professionals to join the team as Regional Sales Representatives in multiple areas.
New opportunities are now available in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Cleveland, Detroit and Columbus.

As a Regional Sales Representative you will report to the Regional Vice President and take responsibility for generating leads, conducting web-based demonstrations, developing customer relationships and driving new business activity in the K-12 education market within the assigned territory.

Requirements

Two or more years experience executing a consultative sales process
Previous K-12 sales experience a must
Track record of success managing the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to close
Goal-oriented; can organize and prioritize own time and tasks
Action-oriented; demonstrated history of achieving/exceeding sales quotas
Effective working independently; track record of success working from a virtual office as well as collaborating with peers and support staff at corporate headquarters
Strong self-starter; is motivated to succeed with limited supervision
Superior verbal and written skills
Excellent telephone presentation and listening skills
Strong relationship building skills; professional business presence
Comfortable working in a dynamic, change-driven environment; is flexible and adaptable to change
Effective using technology to demonstrate and promote programs; proficient using Microsoft Office applications
Ability to travel as required to maximize business opportunities
Undergraduate degree preferred
A sincere desire to help educators improve the achievement of students is essential to success in this role

Vantage Learning offers a competitive base salary, commission and bonus plan with uncapped earnings potential; company benefits program including 401K; paid training; company paid cell phone/laptop/technology required to perform the sales function; and professional career advancement opportunities. To be considered for the K-12 industry's leading sales organization, email your resume today to: hr@vantage.com. Please include the words, "RSR" in the subject line. ^ top

Senior Product Manager

The Senior Product Manager provides general management of Vantage's Literary Product Line from concept to launch. The Senior Product Manager determines which tools and products to develop based on the company's strategic plan, market and competitive research, and using input from sales and other internal sources. The Senior Product Manager will manage and build products from existing and/or new Vantage linguistic, artificial intelligence, and search technologies.
This position is located in our corporate office in Newtown. The Senior Product Manager reports to the Director of Product Marketing.

Responsibilities

Define and present a product line plan to the management team for approval
Design and develop the products; write the functional specifications, project plans, and other guiding documents
Coordinate QA project activities internally and externally
Lead the development, launch, and maintenance of products
Ensure that products are of high quality, completed on time, and delivered on budget
Define and develop training requirements for internal and external staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

MS in Instructional Technology or equivalent required
5+ years experience in the design, development, and delivery of educational programs (Literacy preferred)
2-4 years teaching experience, English Language Arts preferred
Knowledge of the K-12 education market
Formal product management training preferred, including authoring instructional design documents, project plans, and functional specifications
Strong strategic thinking ability
Strong planning, organizing, and prioritizing skills
Attention to detail
Commitment to quality
Strong oral and written communications skills; ability to communicate clearly
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Project, and Powerpoint
Working knowledge of HTML and/or XML a plus

Vantage offers competitive compensation, a company benefits program including 401K, and career advancement. If you are interested in being part of an exciting company that's growing rapidly, contact Vantage Learning immediately! Qualified applicants should email resumes to: hr@vantage.com. ^ top

Entry-Level Graphic/Web Designer & Developer

The Graphic/Web Designer & Developer will work in our Creative Services group supporting the development and marketing of Vantage Learning's applications and services. This position is located in our corporate office in Newtown.

Skills

Passionate about all forms of design and development big and small including: print media, interactive-flash, icons, and marking up complex applications
Proficient in writing Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) based HTML web-pages in a text-editor
Knowledgable of the W3C Standard and how different browsers react to different HTML/CSS
Comfortable working in and around a PHP-based web environment, and a Java-based web application environment
Has an eye, and an ability, to quickly create everything from full-page advertisements to tiny icons
Experienced in design software, including: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash
Organized, self-directed, has an attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
Ability to bring new creativity to project
Quick learner
Technically adept and up to date with technology, with the ability to quickly resolve and troubleshoot problems
Team player
Not required, but helpful: Understanding of OOP, JavaScript, Actionscript, PHP, Eclipse, Java

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the Arts or a related design field
1-2 years professional experience
1-2 years experience in related field
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash
Above-average undertanding of CSS/HTML and W3C Standards
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint

Product Manager - Level I

The Product Manager I will support the development, marketing, and sales of Vantage educational programs. This position is located in our corporate office in Newtown. The Product Manager I reports to the Senior Product Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct market research to be used by sales and product development teams to assist in defining and developing new products
Assist product management in the development, launch, and maintenance of products
Design and develop program materials
Coordinate meetings and communications between departments for product launch, updates, and scheduled maintenance
Conduct product training for the sales force and other in-house staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

BS degree in English or Education (English Language Arts preferred)
Project management experience preferred
1-2 years experience in related field
Superior oral and written communication skills
Dedication to quality
Attention to detail
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint; working knowledge of Project

Product Manager - Level I

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct market research to be used by sales and product development teams to assist in defining and developing new products
Assist product management in the development, launch, and maintenance of products
Design and develop program materials
Coordinate meetings and communications between departments for product launch, updates, and scheduled maintenance
Conduct product training for the sales force and other in-house staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

BS degree in English or Education (English Language Arts preferred)
Project management experience preferred
1-2 years experience in related field
Superior oral and written communication skills
Dedication to quality
Attention to detail
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint; working knowledge of Project

Proposal Writer/Coordinator

We are seeking a Proposal Writer/Coordinator to write and coordinate proposals for educational software and online testing products.

Responsibilities

Identify funding sources
Identify grant opportunities
Assist local and state education agencies in securing grants for MY Access! and the Vantage Learning platform by writing effective proposals
Coordinate the production of grant proposal

Qualifications

Prior experience identifying funding and grant sources required
Proven ability to obtain grants
Effective proposal writing skills
Strong education background
Bachelors degree required, Advanced degree preferred

Advertising Sales Representative

Vantage is a multifaceted technology company. Vantage offers advertisers an ad program that delivers results. Individuals will drive new business revenue growth with Fortune 500 advertisers and should be committed to working in a thriving environment.

We are looking for someone who is energetic and will refuse to take "No" for an answer. Vantage is breaking new ground, and reaching into new and exciting ventures. We are on the cusp of something great... want to come along?

Responsibilities

Proactively prospect and qualify potential new advertising.
Participate in consultative selling.
Review/develop/monitor account sales plans in order to develop strategies and assess the penetration/progress of the online selling effort.
Posses' full knowledge/understanding of the core market(s) as well as the full range of Business Media's online markets and brands.
Develop online packages, protocols & processes to achieve sales goals.
Build successful relationships with high level decision makers.
Meet quarterly revenue and business targets.
Work cross-functionally with team members and share best practices.

Requirements

BA/BS degree
Knowledge of search engines
3 years experience in an advertising sales and/or online media environment
Experience working within a given vertical (including at least 1 year of successful direct selling responsibility).
Demonstrated experience prospecting, cold calling and growing an account list.
Exceptional academic experience preferred.

OEM Sales Representative

Vantage Technologies is looking for a dynamic and innovative sales representative. The goal is to expand Vantage's business via OEMs purchasing and utilizing our technology.

Duties

Define and implement OEM sales strategy for North America/ International.
Take ownership of the North American/ International OEM accounts, short and mid-term forecast, as well as the long-term sales plan.
Direct all OEM sales activities leading to revenue generation according to sales plan and quarterly targets.
Build and manage long term key customer relationships.
Coordinate sales tactics and strategy for global accounts with OEM sales peers in other regions.
Identify key customer targets, define joint sales plans and direct supporting activities in target accounts.
Provide coordinated feedback and guidance on market acceptance of products, marketing and business models.
Assist (and identify) regional business development efforts with existing (and prospective) 3rd parties.
Follow all procedures/polices of the Vantage Sales organization.
Other responsibilities as delegated by Vantage managers or management.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 7 years with 2 years in similar leading position as advertised.
Education: BS, BA or equivalent, MBA desirable.
Background knowledge: Strong understanding of the software and technology industry, familiarity with product development process and hardware and software design issues.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to think and operate globally.
Readiness to undertake domestic and international travel as needed.

Public Relations Specialist

Engage in promoting or creating good will for Vantage Learning by writing or selecting favorable publicity material and releasing it through various communications media and internal Vantage publications.

Responsible for implementing and overseeing communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products, such as copy writing, sales material, direct mail, advertising, public and media relations, newsletters, and web sites.

Our media relation's effort will emphasize on a wide-range of areas from basic media alerts and press releases to developing press driven programs. This is a newly created position with lots of opportunities to grow.

Reports to the VP of Marketing.

Duties

Writing of press releases, pitch letters, creative features, media alerts, and some copywriting
Develop or edit publications for internal and external audiences, including eNews to our client base and content that can be re-purposed
Develop PR strategies that will enhance the image and visibility of Vantage Learning and will promote our brand
Follow-up and pitch newsworthy stories to the media in a timely manner
Develop and prepare press kits and handle mailings
Develop, manage, and execute special events and programs
Coordinate various activities with our external public relations firm
Interview clients to develop bi-lined stories that can be published in the media journals, posted to the web, and for use by our own sales teams
Outreach to "spheres of influence" to support additional sales lead development for the sales team
Other duties as assigned by Vantage management or managers

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
BA/BS in communications, marketing, journalism, or relate
Highly motivated, and results oriented.
2-3 years of PR experience, agency experience a plus
Dedicated and focused on producing top-quality work, the personality to establish and maintain media and customer relationships
Genuine and sincere work ethic.

Vantage offers competitive compensation, a company benefits program including 401K, and career advancement. If you are interested in being part of an exciting company that's growing rapidly, contact Vantage Learning immediately!

Note: For serious consideration, please submit your resume and PR writing samples via email to hr@vantage.com ^ top