New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Belmont (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education and book retail industry is seeking a Sales Representative to drive outreach efforts and build relationships with schools. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales background and excellent communication skills, with a passion for children's literature.

Benefits

Competitive salary with potential incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off program

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Flexible work-from-home position

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful sales experience in retail or territory sales.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify potential school and district partners through outreach efforts.
• Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote Book Fairs.
• Manage and track sales activities and progress in the CRM system.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Experience

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation software

Customer Relationship Management software

Job description

Employer Industry: Education and Book Retail

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Competitive salary with the potential for seasonal and annual incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off program, including vacation, personal, and sick time
- 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Flexible work-from-home position

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Prospect and identify potential school and district partners through outreach efforts
- Qualify leads by understanding their needs and setting up appointments for Account Managers
- Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote Book Fairs
- Manage and track sales activities and progress in the CRM system
- Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation strategies and improve outreach effectiveness

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

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with children's literature and school activities
- Experience in event management and personal selling
- Proven leadership qualities and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

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