New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Salinas (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational publishing company as a Sales Representative. You will have the opportunity to inspire a love for reading while expanding the reach of Scholastic Book Fairs. This role offers a generous benefits package, including medical insurance and paid time off, along with the chance to earn seasonal incentives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and proven sales experience, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Paid Time Off

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Opportunity for seasonal and annual incentives

Potential for summers off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of successful sales experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and build relationships with schools for Scholastic Book Fairs.
• Maintain records of interactions and sales activities in the CRM system.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation Software

CRM Software

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing and Events

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off program including vacation, personal, and sick time
- 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
- Opportunity for seasonal and annual incentives through a Sales Compensation program
- Potential for summers off
- Chance to inspire a love for reading and support schools in fundraising efforts

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Prospect and build relationships with schools to expand the reach of Scholastic Book Fairs
- Qualify leads by understanding the needs and interests of potential partners
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and sales activities in the CRM system
- Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation strategies
- Support customer satisfaction through effective sales and service methods

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 district/territory sales
- Proficiency with MS Office software 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

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
- Experience in event management and personal selling
- Proficient in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution

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