New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

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

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company is seeking a Sales Representative to engage with schools and districts. This role involves outreach, relationship management, and collaboration with the sales team to promote literacy and enhance customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of sales experience, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Generous Paid Time Off program

Potential for summers off

Qualifications

• 3 years of proven successful sales experience in retail or territory sales.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to potential school and district partners.
• Qualify leads and set appointments for Account Managers.
• Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Customer Relationship Management software

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing and Events

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity to earn seasonal and annual sales incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a generous Paid Time Off program
- 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
- Potential for summers off
- Engage in a mission-driven role that promotes literacy and lifelong learning
- Collaborative work environment focused on community and customer satisfaction

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Conduct outreach to potential school and district partners through calls, emails, and social media
- Qualify leads and set appointments for Account Managers
- Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote Scholastic Reading Events
- Manage sales pipeline and maintain accurate records in the CRM system
- Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation strategies and improve sales techniques

What is Required (Qualifications):
- 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 territory sales, event management, or customer service
- Proficiency with MS Office and experience with Customer Relationship Management 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 educational activities
- Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy execution
- Proven leadership abilities demonstrated in previous roles

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