New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Bristow (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education and publishing company in Virginia is seeking a Sales Representative to expand their Book Fair business by building relationships with schools and districts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of successful sales experience, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Opportunity to earn annual incentives

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful sales experience in retail or territory sales, event management, and customer service.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and build relationships with schools and districts to expand the Book Fair business.
• Qualify leads by understanding the needs and interests of potential partners.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and track progress toward sales goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation Software

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Education and Publishing

Benefits

• Salary up to $54,000 per year
• Opportunity to earn annual incentives through a Sales Compensation program with no maximum earnings cap
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off program including vacation, personal, and sick time
• Flexible work environment with the possibility of summers off
• Chance to make a positive impact on children's literacy and education

Responsibilities

• Prospect and build relationships with schools and districts to expand the Book Fair business
• Qualify leads by understanding the needs and interests of potential partners
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and track progress toward sales goals in the CRM system
• Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation strategies and efficiency
• Support customer satisfaction through effective execution of sales and servicing methods

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, event management, and customer service
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with Sales Automation or Customer Relationship Management software
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
• Proven leadership abilities and qualities demonstrated in previous roles
• Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy execution

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