Professional Development Manager

Candidate must live in the Kansas City, KS area to be considered for this position.

WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of technical revolution. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.

Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.

We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. we're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.For more information about our craft, visit https://worldlink-us.com.

Role and Responsibilities:Pre-sales support of all customer demonstrations and proof of concepts for display technology, software and services primarily focused on interactive flat panel. displays.Support events, shows, and customer/partner engagements.Post-sales training/professional development delivery in the education vertical.Provide professional development and ongoing support to education customers and build long term relationships acquiring future hardware, software, and services sales.Deliver in-person and virtual demonstrations in front of educators and district personnel for K12 and Higher Education institutions.Gather customer requirements and develop customized professional development offerings focused on learning outcomes to improve student engagement and teacher effectiveness.Use strong organizational skills to prioritize and maintain a focused execution to manage a regional territory.Be a company advocate and raise awareness with all education accounts with hardware, software, services, and professional development.

What we are looking for:Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in a classroom and teaching certification is required.Bachelor's Degree is required.Strong understanding of education pedagogy and technology requirements with demonstrated success of delivering high quality professional development.Embrace technology and experience with training and lesson development.Google Workspace and Microsoft Office skills required.Excellent public speaking and written communication skills.Ability to travel within assigned geographic territory (up to 80% of the time). Live near a large metro area with access to a major airport. Overnight travel may be required.Ability to move and transport equipment (under 75lbs) may be required.

WHAT we’ll bring:During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:Medical PlansDental PlansVision PlanLife & Accidental Death & DismembermentShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityCritical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection401(k)

WHAT you should know:Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.