New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

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

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company seeks a Sales Representative to research potential partners, manage relationships, and collaborate with the sales team. The role offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement, including flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off

50% discount on merchandise

Opportunities for career advancement

Flexibility of remote work

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful sales experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators.

Skills

Communication

Sales

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 compensation with opportunities for 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
- Opportunities for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Flexibility of remote work

**What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):**
- Research and identify potential school and district partners through various outreach methods
- Qualify leads by understanding their needs and set up appointments for Account Managers
- Build and maintain strong relationships with educators and administrators
- Manage and track interactions in the CRM system to meet monthly and quarterly goals
- Collaborate with the sales team to improve lead generation efficiency and enhance sales techniques

**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 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 presentation abilities
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills

**How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):**
- Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
- Proven leadership abilities and qualities in a sales environment
- Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy execution

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