New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

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

Job summary

A leading educational publisher in Oak Park, Illinois seeks a Sales Representative. The role involves prospecting school partners, building relationships, and meeting sales goals. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of sales experience. Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software is essential. Join our mission to promote literacy and support school communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful sales experience in retail or district/territory sales.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify potential school and district partners through outreach methods.
• Qualify leads by assessing their needs regarding Book Fairs.
• Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM software

Sales Automation

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing and Events

What to Expect

• Prospect and identify potential school and district partners through various outreach methods
• Qualify leads by assessing their needs and interests in hosting Book Fairs
• Build relationships with educators and administrators to promote literacy and support school communities
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress towards sales goals in the CRM system
• Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation strategies and improve outreach effectiveness

What is Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful sales experience in retail or district/territory sales
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Sales Automation and CRM software
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with customers and team members

How to Stand Out

• Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
• Experience in event management or personal selling
• Proven leadership ability and qualities in a sales environment

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