ValueVision Associates, a leader in competency- and process-based training for escalating sales performance, today announced the addition of six associates. The new associates, all former sales executives and leaders, will aid the expansion of ValueVision Associates' sales training capabilities around the world.

These associates represent key strategic markets and contribute a critical understanding of their national attitudes, language and business environments. ValueVision Associates welcomes Ian Roughsedge from Australia and in the European market, Hans-Gerd Dobben joins from Germany, Giovanni Menera is from Italy and David Bentley is based in the United Kingdom. Strategic Productivity, LTD also will represent ValueVision Associates in South Africa. Americans Jim Roche and Charlotte Alex, along with Executive Communication Group also join the company.

"We're thrilled to welcome these sales experts into our organization," said Julie Thomas, president and CEO of ValueVision As...