New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Roswell (GA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services company in Roswell seeks a Sales Associate to build relationships with schools and promote literacy. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and three years of sales experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This position offers a competitive salary up to $54,000 and comprehensive benefits including a generous discount on merchandise.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off

50% discount on merchandise

Opportunity for summers off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Management, or Marketing.
• Minimum of three years proven sales experience in retail or territory sales.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Research potential school and district partners through outreach.
• Qualify prospects and set appointments for Account Managers.
• Build relationships to promote literacy and support schools.
• Maintain records of interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with sales team to improve lead generation.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategy execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation software

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Educational Services

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
• Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal, and sick time
• Generous 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
• Potential for summers off, promoting work-life balance

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Research and identify potential school and district partners, initiating outreach through calls, emails, and social media
• Qualify prospects by understanding their needs and setting up appointments for Account Managers
• Build relationships with educators and administrators to promote literacy and support school communities
• Maintain accurate records of interactions in the CRM system and track progress toward sales goals
• Collaborate with the sales team to refine 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 proven successful sales experience in retail or territory sales, event management, and customer service
• Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation or Customer Relationship Management systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships with peers, superiors, and customers

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
• Proven leadership ability and qualities in a sales environment
• Marketing and merchandising strategy expertise
• Ability to execute a vision and manage multiple priorities efficiently

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