New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Kalamazoo (MI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education and publishing seeks a motivated sales professional to drive partnerships with schools and promote literacy initiatives. This role involves outreach, relationship building, and collaboration with the sales team to achieve goals, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Opportunity for summers off

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful sales experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify potential school partners through calls and emails.
• Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

CRM Systems

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
- Opportunity for summers off
- Chance to make a positive impact on children's literacy and education

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Prospect and identify potential school and district partners through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach
- Qualify leads by understanding school needs and set up appointments for Account Managers
- Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote Scholastic Reading Events
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and track progress toward sales goals in the CRM system
- Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation strategies and improve overall sales effectiveness

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 district/territory sales, event management, or customer service
- Proficiency in MS Office software and experience with Customer Relationship Management systems
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, with 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
- Proven leadership ability and qualities in previous roles
- Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy execution

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