New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Lensa; Hammond (IN); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking New Business Sales Representatives to grow the Book Fair business. This full-time role involves achieving sales goals through effective prospecting and relationship building with schools. The position offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, and potential summers off, with a competitive salary plus incentives.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401k

Potential summers off

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of successful sales experience, preferably in retail or territory sales.
• Knowledge of children’s literature and school activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and initiating contact with schools and districts.
• Qualifying leads and setting appointments.
• Building relationships with educators and administrators.
• Managing sales records and tracking progress.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related fields

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

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Job Description

Scholastic Book Fairs are in-person experiences that empower kids to discover books for themselves, taking place in schools and rooted in Scholastic’s mission to use the power of books for the betterment of all kids. Fairs bring communities together and raise funds for schools.

We are seeking New Business Sales Representatives to help secure new opportunities and grow the Book Fair business. These full-time roles offer benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, discounts, 401k, and potential summers off. Compensation includes a base salary plus incentives.

The role involves achieving sales goals through effective prospecting, relationship building with schools, managing pipelines, and collaborating with the sales team. You will support our mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning, demonstrating our values of caring and respect.

Responsibilities include:

• Prospecting and initiating contact with schools and districts.
• Qualifying leads and setting appointments.
• Building relationships with educators and administrators.
• Managing sales records and tracking progress.
• Collaborating with team members and refining sales strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of successful sales experience, preferably in retail or territory sales.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM software.
• Knowledge of children’s literature and school activities is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Location: Florida. Full-time, seasonal employment in the Marketing group.

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.