New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Moreno Valley (CA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company in Moreno Valley seeks a Sales Representative to promote reading events in schools. This role involves researching partners, building relationships with educators, and achieving sales goals. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and three years of sales experience. A comprehensive benefits package and incentives can be expected.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee discount on merchandise

Annual incentives through sales compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of proven successful sales experience.
• Experience in retail or district/territory sales.
• Proficiency with Sales Automation or Customer Relationship Management.

Responsibilities

• Research potential school and district partners through outreach.
• Qualify leads by understanding school needs for Book Fairs.
• Build and maintain relationships with educators.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $54,000 per year
• Opportunity for annual incentives through a Sales Compensation program with no maximum earnings cap
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with company match
• Generous employee discount of 50% on Scholastic merchandise
• Potential for summers off and a Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal, and sick time
• Supportive work environment focused on promoting literacy and lifelong learning

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach
• Qualify leads by understanding the needs and interests of schools in hosting Book Fairs
• Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote Scholastic Reading Events
• Track and manage sales activities and progress toward monthly and quarterly goals using a CRM system
• Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation strategies and improve overall 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 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 skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and 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
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and qualities in previous roles
• Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results effectively

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