New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

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

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company seeks a motivated sales professional to build relationships with schools and promote reading events. The role involves outreach, lead qualification, and collaboration with the sales team. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales background and a passion for literacy.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous Paid Time Off program

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Opportunity for summers off

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful sales experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school partners.
• Build relationships with educators to promote events.
• Collaborate with sales team to enhance lead generation.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing and Events

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Competitive base salary with the potential for seasonal and annual incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off program including vacation, personal, and sick time
- 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
- Opportunity for summers off
- Supportive work culture focused on promoting literacy and lifelong learning

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Research and identify potential school and district partners, initiating outreach through calls, emails, and social media
- Qualify leads by understanding their needs and set appointments for Account Managers
- Build relationships with educators and administrators to promote Scholastic Reading Events
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and track progress toward sales goals in the CRM system
- Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation strategies and refine sales techniques

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of proven successful sales experience in retail or district/territory sales
- Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation or CRM systems
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation capabilities
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
- Experience in event management and personal selling
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and qualities

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