New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Deer Park (NY); Remote; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company in Deer Park, NY, is looking for a Sales Representative to build relationships with schools and promote reading events. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of successful sales experience. This role offers a salary up to $54,000 with additional incentives and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Generous Paid Time Off

Opportunity to earn additional incentives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful sales experience in relevant fields.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Research potential school and district partners.
• Qualify leads for Account Managers.
• Promote Scholastic Reading Events.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Customer Relationship Management tools

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing and Events

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $54,000 per year
• Opportunity to earn additional 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 with vacation, personal, and sick time, plus potential summers off
• Passionate and mission-driven work environment focused on promoting literacy and lifelong learning
• Engage in meaningful relationships with schools and communities to inspire a love for reading

Responsibilities

• Research 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
• Build rapport with educators and 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 enhance outreach strategies and improve lead generation efficiency

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 district/territory sales, event management, or customer service
• Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Customer Relationship Management tools
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including oral presentation abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for effective relationship-building with peers, customers, and superiors

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
• Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

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