New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Elgin (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education and publishing sector is seeking a Sales Representative to expand the reach of Scholastic Book Fairs. This role involves building relationships with schools, qualifying leads, and collaborating with the sales team. The position offers a competitive salary, seasonal incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting work-life balance and an opportunity to impact literacy in education.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous Paid Time Off program

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Potential for summers off

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of proven successful sales experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and build relationships with schools.
• Qualify leads and set up appointments for Account Managers.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM system.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Experience

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation or CRM software

Job description

Employer Industry: Education and Publishing

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity to earn seasonal and annual incentives in addition to a competitive base salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off program, including vacation, personal, and sick time
- 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
- Potential for summers off, promoting work-life balance
- Chance to make a meaningful impact on literacy and education in schools

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Prospect and build relationships with schools to expand the reach of Scholastic Book Fairs
- Qualify leads by understanding schools' needs and set up appointments for Account Managers
- Maintain accurate records of interactions in the CRM system and track sales progress
- Collaborate with the sales team to align outreach strategies for improved lead generation
- Support customer satisfaction through effective execution of sales and servicing methods

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 CRM software
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with customers and team members

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
- Experience in event management and personal selling
- Knowledge of marketing and merchandising strategy and execution

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