New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company seeks a motivated sales professional to engage with schools and districts. This role involves building relationships, promoting reading events, and achieving sales goals while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Opportunity for summers off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify potential school and district partners.
• Build relationships with educators to promote Scholastic Reading Events.

Skills

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:
- Competitive salary with additional seasonal and annual incentives
- 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
- Opportunity for summers off
- Chance to inspire a love for reading and support schools in raising funds

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Prospect and identify potential school and district partners through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach
- Qualify leads 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 enhance outreach strategies and improve lead generation efficiency

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 successful sales experience in retail or district/territory sales, event management, or customer service
- Proficiency with MS Office and experience with Sales Automation or CRM software
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including oral presentation skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with peers and customers

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results
- Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution

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