New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; South San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services company in South San Francisco seeks a Sales Representative to build partnerships with schools and districts. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of sales experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include researching potential partners and promoting reading events. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Competitive compensation with incentives offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Incentives available

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of sales experience is necessary.
• Proficiency with MS Office software expected.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners.
• Qualify prospects and set up appointments for Account Managers.
• Build relationships to promote events.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Sales Automation software

CRM software

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Services

What to Expect

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through various outreach methods
• Qualify prospects by understanding their needs and set up 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 improve sales techniques

What is Required

• 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 Customer Relationship Management software
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including oral presentation skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with peers and customers

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 ability and qualities

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