New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Manitowoc (WI); Remote; USD 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider is seeking a sales professional to drive partnerships with schools for Book Fairs. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree and has at least three years of successful sales experience. This role offers a salary of up to $54,000 plus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous time-off policy promoting work-life balance.

Benefits

Salary up to $54,000

Annual incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, and sick time

50% discount on merchandise

Possibility of summers off

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful sales experience in retail or district sales.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners.
• Qualify leads by understanding the needs of schools regarding Book Fairs.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and track sales progress.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

CRM system proficiency

Marketing strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

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 with no maximum earnings cap
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal, and sick time
• 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
• Possibility of summers off to promote work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through prospecting efforts
• Qualify leads by understanding the needs and interests of schools regarding Book Fairs
• Establish rapport with educators and administrators to promote literacy initiatives
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and track progress toward sales goals in the CRM system
• Collaborate with the sales team to improve lead generation and outreach strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful sales experience in retail, district/territory sales, or event management
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with Sales Automation or Customer Relationship Management software
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for building relationships with peers, customers, and management

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with children’s literature and experience with Book Fairs or school activities
• Proven leadership ability and qualities demonstrated in past roles
• Proficiency in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution

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