Field Sales Representative (Texas - Remote)

Ingram Content Group; United States; Remote; USD 74,353 - 94,011; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Generous benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

401K match

Life and AD&D, EAP, legal plan

Paid vacation and sick days

Community involvement opportunities

Casual dress

Job summary

Ingram Content Group seeks a Field Sales Representative to promote, coordinate, and participate in sales activities among accounts in assigned territories for Ingram Book Company (IBC). The role emphasizes growing assigned accounts, building strong client relationships, and expanding markets with wholesale programs and services.

A Texas-based candidate is preferred, with book industry experience and travel capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or year-for-year experience.
• 3 years sales in book industry, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Grows assigned account base and market share for IBC.
• Sales, planning and forecasting; establish/maintain strong client relationships.
• Analyze customer needs to identify and expedite solutions.
• Keep customers informed about new services or products.
• Provide market information and participate in developing new programs and services.
• Collaborate with other Ingram departments to support accounts.
• Provide timely sales and expense reports.

Skills

Book industry sales

Wholesale experience

Travel up to 40%

Education

Bachelor’s degree or year-for-year experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Teams)

Job description

Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is seeking a Field Sales Representative to join our team. This individual promotes, coordinates and participates in sales and/or service activities among accounts or prospects in assigned territories for Ingram Book Company (IBC). They also develop business with key accounts, as well as IBC wholesale programs and services leading to the growth of assigned accounts. The ideal candidate will have book industry experience and/or wholesale experience within the book industry and will be able to travel. We have a strong preference for this person to live in the state of Texas.

Ingram Content Group ("Ingram") connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation, and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print‑on‑demand, and digital learning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or year for year experience
• 3 years sales in book industry, or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with wholesale within the book industry
• Ability to travel up to 40%

Key Responsibilities

• Grows assigned account base and market share for IBC.
• Responsibilities include sales, planning and forecasting, and establishing/maintaining strong client relationships.
• Analyzes customer needs and interests to identify, recommend, and expedite solutions to resolve customer problems and/or complaints.
• Keeps customers informed about new services or products.
• Provides Ingram with market information and actively participate in the development of new programs and services that meet the needs of the market.
• Works with the other Ingram departments and business units to effectively manage and support assigned accounts.
• Provides timely reporting of business operations including sales reports, expense reports, etc.
• Provide timely responses to both external and internal customers and contacts.
• Utilizes MS Office, particularly Excel and Teams, in daily work functions.

Hiring Salary Range: $74,353 - $94,011 This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to: the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Perks/Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
  • 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
  • 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance programs, Group Legal, & more
• Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
• Financial and in‑kind opportunities to engage with non‑profits in your community
  • Company match program for United Way donations
  • Volunteer opportunities and in‑kind drives for non‑profits throughout the year
• Casual Dress Code

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

EEO Statement

• EOE-Race/Gender/Veterans/Disabled
• We participate in EVerify.
• EEO Poster in English
• EEO Poster in Spanish