New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Florida; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company is seeking a Sales Representative to foster partnerships with schools and districts. This role involves researching potential partners, promoting reading events, and maintaining records of interactions. The ideal candidate will have a background in sales, excellent communication skills, and a passion for education. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on literacy in schools.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off

50% discount on merchandise

Opportunity for summers off

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of proven successful sales experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and experience with Sales Automation or CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners.
• Build relationships with educators and administrators to promote events.
• Collaborate with the sales team to improve lead generation efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation

CRM Software

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing and Book Fairs

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Competitive salary with seasonal and annual incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal, and sick time
- Generous 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
- Opportunity for summers off
- Chance to make a positive impact on literacy and education in schools

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Research and identify potential school and district partners through prospecting
- Qualify leads by understanding their needs and set up appointments for Account Managers
- Build relationships with educators and administrators to promote Scholastic Reading Events
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and track progress toward monthly and quarterly sales goals
- Collaborate with the sales team to improve lead generation efficiency and refine sales techniques

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 skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
- Proven leadership ability and qualities demonstrated in previous roles
- Experience in event management and personal selling
- Proficient in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution

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