New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Moline (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education and publishing is seeking a dedicated sales professional to promote literacy initiatives through partnerships with schools. The role involves building relationships, managing sales activities, and collaborating with a supportive team. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and a proven track record in sales. This position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment focused on literacy promotion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of successful sales experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify potential school and district partners.
• Manage a pipeline of sales activities and maintain records in CRM.
• Collaborate with sales team to improve lead generation.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

CRM Software

Job description

Employer Industry: Education and Publishing

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Competitive salary with opportunities for seasonal and annual incentives
- 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 summer breaks based on performance
- Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on promoting literacy

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Prospect and identify potential school and district partners through various outreach methods
- Qualify leads by understanding the needs and interests of schools in hosting Book Fairs
- Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote literacy initiatives
- Manage a pipeline of sales activities and maintain accurate records in the CRM system
- Collaborate with the sales team to align 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 territory sales, event management, or customer service
- Proficiency with MS Office and experience with Sales Automation or Customer Relationship Management software
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and relationship-building capabilities

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and qualities in previous roles
- Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution

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