New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Spokane (WA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services company is seeking a sales professional to drive partnerships with schools and districts. The role involves qualifying leads, managing relationships, and collaborating with the sales team to promote literacy through Book Fairs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of successful sales experience, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off program

Generous employee discount on merchandise

Potential for seasonal and annual incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of proven successful sales experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners.
• Qualify leads and set up appointments for Account Managers.
• Manage and track sales activity in the CRM system.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Sales Techniques

Lead Generation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation or CRM software

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid Time Off program encompassing vacation, personal, and sick time
- Generous employee discount of 50% on Scholastic merchandise
- Potential for seasonal and annual incentives through the Sales Compensation program
- Flexibility to work from home

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Research and identify potential school and district partners through various outreach methods
- Qualify leads by understanding their needs and set up appointments for Account Managers
- Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote literacy through Book Fairs
- Manage and track sales activity and progress toward goals in the CRM system
- Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation strategies and sales techniques

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 and experience with Sales Automation or CRM software
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
- 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
- Proven leadership qualities and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

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