New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Columbus (GA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company is seeking a skilled sales professional to promote literacy and educational experiences through outreach to schools. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, three years of sales experience, and strong relationship-building skills. This position offers a salary up to $54,000 per year, additional incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with company match. A generous employee discount is also included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

50% employee discount on merchandise

Possibility of summers off

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful sales experience.
• Proficient in Sales Automation or CRM systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners.
• Qualify prospects and set appointments for Account Managers.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and track sales goals.

Skills

Sales Experience

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $54,000 per year
• Opportunity to earn additional annual incentives through a Sales Compensation program
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k with company match
• Generous employee discount of 50% on Scholastic merchandise
• Possibility of summers off, providing work-life balance
• Play a vital role in promoting literacy and educational experiences for students and schools

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach
• Qualify prospects and set up appointments for Account Managers
• Build relationships with educators and school administrators to promote Scholastic Reading Events
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and track progress toward sales goals in the CRM system
• Collaborate with the sales team to refine outreach strategies and improve lead generation efficiency

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, event management, or customer service
• Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation or CRM systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including oral presentation skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with customers and team members

Preferred Qualifications

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

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