New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Rockford (IL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company seeks a Sales Representative in Rockford, Illinois. The role involves identifying potential school partners, promoting literacy through events, and maintaining relationships. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of sales experience. A comprehensive benefits package and a salary up to $54,000 are offered, along with potential annual incentives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off

50% discount on merchandise

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful sales experience in retail or territory sales.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through outreach.
• Qualify prospects and set up appointments for Account Managers.
• Promote literacy through Scholastic Reading Events.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation Software

CRM Software

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing and Events

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $54,000 per year
• Opportunity to earn annual incentives through a Sales Compensation program with no maximum earnings cap
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off program, including vacation, personal, and sick time
• 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
• Potential for summers off, enhancing work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through various outreach methods
• Qualify prospects and set up appointments for Account Managers
• Establish rapport with educators and administrators to promote literacy through Scholastic Reading Events
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and track progress towards sales goals in the CRM system
• Collaborate with the sales team to improve lead generation strategies and refine sales techniques

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of proven successful sales experience in retail or territory sales, event management, or customer service
• Proficiency with MS Office and experience with Sales Automation or Customer Relationship Management software
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with customers and team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
• Proven leadership abilities and qualities demonstrated in previous roles
• Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution

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