New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Moberly (MO); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company is seeking a sales professional to expand the reach of their Book Fairs. This role involves building relationships with schools, managing sales processes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for education. Benefits include competitive salary, incentives, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid Time Off program

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Potential for summers off

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful sales experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and build relationships with schools for Book Fairs.
• Maintain records of interactions and sales goals.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

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 a competitive base salary
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal, and sick time
- Generous 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
- Potential for summers off
- Supportive work environment focused on inspiring a love for reading and education

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Prospect and build relationships with schools to expand the reach of Scholastic Book Fairs
- Qualify leads by understanding the needs and interests of potential school partners
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress towards sales goals in the CRM system
- Collaborate with the sales team to align strategies and improve lead generation efficiency
- Ensure customer satisfaction through effective sales and servicing 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 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 software
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
- Ability to execute a vision while managing multiple priorities to achieve results
- Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution

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