New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Iowa (LA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider is seeking a Sales Representative in Louisiana to promote reading programs in schools and districts. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and at least three years of sales experience. You will perform outreach, maintain relationships with educators, and collaborate with the sales team to drive success. This role offers competitive salary potential, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Salary up to $54,000 annually

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off program

50% discount on merchandise

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of proven successful sales experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential partners through outreach.
• Qualify prospects and build relationships with educators.
• Maintain records of interactions and track sales progress.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Educational Services

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $54,000 annually
• Opportunity to earn annual incentives through a Sales Compensation program with no maximum earnings cap
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a generous 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
• Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal, and sick time
• Potential for summers off to enhance work-life balance
• Contribute to the mission of promoting reading and lifelong learning for children

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach
• Qualify prospects based on their needs and interests, setting appointments and passing along leads to Account Managers
• Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote Scholastic Reading Events
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and track progress toward monthly and quarterly goals in the CRM system
• Collaborate with the sales team to align outreach strategies and improve lead generation efficiency

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 proven successful sales experience in retail or district/territory sales, event management, personal selling, and customer service
• Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation and Customer Relationship Management tools
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for relationship building with peers, superiors, and customers

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 marketing and merchandising strategy and execution

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