New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Richardson (TX); Remote; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider in Richardson is seeking a Sales Representative to build partnerships and promote services to schools. The role offers a competitive salary of up to $54,000, an annual incentive structure, and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of sales experience, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off

50% discount on merchandise

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful sales experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners.
• Qualify leads and pass them to Account Managers.
• Build relationships to promote services.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales automation software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Opportunity with a company in Educational Services. Salary up to $54,000 per year and annual incentives through a Sales Compensation program with no maximum earnings cap. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision. Generous Paid Time Off, 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise, and potential for summers off.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through prospecting
• Qualify leads by understanding the needs and interests of prospects and passing them to Account Managers
• Build relationships with educators and administrators to promote Scholastic Book Fairs
• Maintain accurate records of interactions in the CRM system and track progress toward sales goals
• Collaborate with the sales team to align outreach strategies and improve lead generation efficiency

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
• Proven leadership abilities and qualities in previous roles
• Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Creativity and innovation in enhancing products and services

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