New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Beloit (WI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational publishing seeks a Sales Representative to promote literacy and support educational communities. This role involves building relationships with educators, qualifying leads, and collaborating with the sales team to achieve goals. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have a strong sales background.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Generous 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Paid Time Off program

Potential for summers off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Research potential school and district partners.
• Qualify leads and set up appointments for Account Managers.
• Build relationships to promote Scholastic Reading Events.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Sales Techniques

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation or CRM systems

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity to earn seasonal and annual incentives through a Sales Compensation program
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with company match
- Generous 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
- Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal, and sick time
- Potential for summers off, enhancing work-life balance
- Play a vital role in promoting literacy and supporting educational communities

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Research and identify potential school and district partners through prospecting efforts
- Qualify leads by understanding the needs and interests of educators and set up appointments for Account Managers
- Build relationships with educators and administrators to promote the value of Scholastic Reading Events
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and track progress toward sales goals in the CRM system
- Collaborate with the sales team to improve lead generation strategies and refine sales techniques

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 proven successful sales experience in retail or district/territory sales
- Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation or Customer Relationship Management systems
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including oral presentation skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with peers, superiors, and customers

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

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