New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Robbinsville Township (NJ); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company seeks an experienced sales professional in Robbinsville Township, NJ, to enhance school partnerships and promote Book Fairs. The successful candidate will manage a sales pipeline and build relationships with educators. A bachelor's degree and at least three years of sales experience are required. Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of proven sales experience in retail, event management, or customer service.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through outreach efforts.
• Qualify leads and set appointments for Account Managers.
• Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

CRM or sales automation software

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through outreach efforts
• Qualify leads by understanding their needs and set appointments for Account Managers
• Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote Book Fairs
• Manage a sales pipeline by tracking interactions and progress in the CRM system
• Collaborate with the sales team to refine strategies for lead generation and sales effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of proven sales experience in retail, event management, or customer service
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CRM or sales automation software
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with children’s literature and school activities
• Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy execution
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in previous roles

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