New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Huntington (WV); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company is seeking a Sales Representative to expand the reach of Scholastic Book Fairs. This role involves building relationships with schools, tracking sales progress, and collaborating with the sales team to improve outreach strategies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a strong sales background, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Generous Paid Time Off program

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Potential for summers off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful sales experience in retail or territory sales.
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with CRM software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and build relationships with schools for Scholastic Book Fairs.
• Maintain records of interactions and track sales goals in CRM.
• Collaborate with sales team to enhance outreach strategies.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Sales

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation or CRM software

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing and Events

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity to earn seasonal and annual incentives in addition to the base salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
- Generous Paid Time Off program including vacation, personal, and sick time
- 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise for employees
- Potential for summers off to promote work-life balance
- Chance to make a positive impact on children's 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 potential partners' needs and set up appointments for Account Managers
- 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
- Coordinate revenue-building activities and ensure customer satisfaction through effective sales methods

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of successful sales experience in retail or territory sales, event management, or customer service
- Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with Sales Automation or CRM software
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship-building

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

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