New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

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

Job summary

A leading educational services company is seeking a Sales Representative to build relationships with schools and promote literacy through Book Fairs. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for education. This role offers a generous benefits package, including medical coverage and paid time off, alongside opportunities for professional growth and seasonal incentives.

Benefits

Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off program

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

401k plan with company match

Opportunity to earn seasonal and annual incentives

Potential for summers off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prospect and research potential school and district partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and track sales goals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Strategy

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation tools

Customer Relationship Management tools

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid Time Off program encompassing vacation, personal, and sick time
- 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
- 401k plan with company match
- Opportunity to earn seasonal and annual incentives through a Sales Compensation program
- Potential for summers off, enhancing work-life balance

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Prospect and research potential school and district partners, initiating outreach through calls, emails, and social media
- Qualify leads by understanding the needs and interests of schools in hosting Book Fairs
- Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote literacy and support school communities
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and track progress towards sales goals in the CRM system
- Collaborate with the sales team to enhance outreach 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, district/territory sales, event management, or customer service
- Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation or Customer Relationship Management tools
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with customers and team members

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
- Proven leadership ability and qualities demonstrated in previous roles
- Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy execution
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results effectively

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