New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education and publishing company seeks a Sales Representative to prospect school partners and manage relationships to promote literacy. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of sales experience. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and familiarity with sales tools. Join a mission-driven team committed to supporting educators and school communities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful sales experience in retail or district/territory sales.
• Proficient in MS Office software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify potential school partners through calls and emails.
• Qualify leads and set up appointments for Account Managers.
• Maintain records in the CRM system.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Sales Automation software

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Education and Publishing

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Prospect and identify potential school and district partners through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach
• Qualify leads by understanding their needs and set up appointments for Account Managers
• Establish and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote literacy and support school communities
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress toward sales goals in the CRM system
• Collaborate with the sales team to improve lead generation strategies and stay informed about industry trends

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 software
• 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, personal selling, and customer service with demonstrated leadership qualities

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