New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Madison (MS); Remote; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services company in Madison is seeking a motivated sales professional to build relationships with schools and districts. You will engage educators through research and outreach, qualify prospects, and support the sales team in promoting reading events. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant sales experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Salary up to $54,000 per year

Annual incentives opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off

50% discount on merchandise

Potential for summers off

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of proven successful sales experience in related fields.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners.
• Qualify prospects by understanding their needs.
• Build relationships with educators and administrators.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Educational Services

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $54,000 per year
• Opportunity to earn annual incentives through a Sales Compensation program
• 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
• Potential for summers off

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach
• Qualify prospects by understanding their needs and setting up appointments for Account Managers
• Build relationships with educators and administrators to promote Scholastic Reading Events
• Maintain accurate records of interactions in the CRM system and track progress toward sales goals
• Collaborate with the sales team to refine outreach strategies and enhance lead generation effectiveness

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, event management, or customer service
• Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation or Customer Relationship Management systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including oral presentation abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarization with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
• Proven leadership abilities and qualities
• Proficient in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution

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