Education Solutions Inside Sales Pro

Scholastic; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 77,766,897 - 91,693,056; Full time

Job summary

Scholastic Inside Sales Rep for Ed Solutions in Hoffman Estates, IL will drive growth by building relationships with educators and district leaders, conducting needs assessments, and presenting Scholastic Education programs that align with literacy goals.

The role supports field sales, uses Salesforce to track activities, and travels about 20% for conferences and trainings. Strong communication and data-driven decision-making are essential in a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Experience in K-12 sales or education preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and digital presentation skills, including Excel, Google Suite, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in Education and/or Inside Sales preferred, but not mandatory.
• Proven track record of generating sales of $2M+ annually preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned territory of school and district accounts to achieve or exceed sales goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, principals, and district leaders to understand their literacy and learning priorities.
• Conduct needs assessments and present Scholastic Education programs and resources that best address customer goals.
• Collaborate with field sales partners to align territory strategies and ensure seamless account coverage.
• Utilize Salesforce (or other CRM tools) to track leads, opportunities, and account activity accurately.
• Participate in outbound calling campaigns, webinars, and virtual meetings to engage customers and generate new opportunities.
• Stay informed on current education trends, funding opportunities, and state or district initiatives to position Scholastic effectively.
• Provide timely and professional follow-up to customer inquiries and ensure smooth handoff for fulfillment and implementation.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture that reflects Scholastic’s mission and values.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Excel

Google Suite

Outlook

Time management

Inside sales

Education sales

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Scholastic Inside Sales Rep for Ed Solutions in Hoffman Estates, IL will drive growth by building relationships with educators and district leaders, conducting needs assessments, and presenting Scholastic Education programs that align with literacy goals.

The role supports field sales, uses Salesforce to track activities, and travels about 20% for conferences and trainings. Strong communication and data-driven decision-making are essential in a full-time, on-site position.