New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Ocala (FL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company is seeking a Sales Representative to enhance children's literacy through engaging events. This role involves building relationships with schools and managing sales efforts to meet goals. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and relevant sales experience, with a strong focus on communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Opportunity for seasonal and annual incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful sales experience.
• Proficiency with Sales Automation and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify potential school and district partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators.
• Track and manage sales progress using the CRM system.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

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:
- Opportunity to earn seasonal and annual incentives in addition to the base salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off program encompassing vacation, personal, and sick time
- 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise for employees
- Potential for summers off, enhancing work-life balance
- Chance to contribute to children's literacy and education through engaging events

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 set appointments for Account Managers
- Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote Scholastic Reading Events
- Track and manage sales progress using the CRM system to meet monthly and quarterly goals
- Collaborate with the sales team to refine outreach 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 successful sales experience in retail, district/territory sales, event management, or customer service
- Proficiency with MS Office and experience with Sales Automation and Customer Relationship Management software
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including effective presentation skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills for relationship-building with customers and team members

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school-related activities
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and execute a vision successfully
- Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy execution
- Demonstrated leadership qualities in previous roles

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