New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company is seeking a Sales Representative to expand the reach of Scholastic Book Fairs. This role involves building relationships with schools, achieving sales goals, and collaborating with the sales team. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and proven sales experience, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary with incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Generous Paid Time Off program

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of successful sales experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and build relationships with schools for Scholastic Book Fairs.
• Initiate outreach through calls, emails, and social media.
• Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing and Events

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Competitive salary with opportunities for seasonal and annual incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off program encompassing vacation, personal, and sick time
- 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
- Opportunity for summers off
- Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on education and literacy

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Prospect and build relationships with schools to expand the reach of Scholastic Book Fairs
- Initiate outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach to decision-makers in schools
- Maintain accurate records of interactions in the CRM system and track progress toward goals
- Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation strategies
- Achieve sales goals by booking events and identifying alternative funding opportunities

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of proven successful sales experience in retail or territory sales
- Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation or Customer Relationship Management systems
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with customers and team members

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
- Experience in event management and personal selling
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results effectively
- Demonstrated leadership ability and qualities in previous roles

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