New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Tomball (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company seeks a Sales Representative to drive partnerships with schools and districts. This role involves prospecting, relationship building, and sales strategy collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a generous package, remote work flexibility, and opportunities for career growth. Join us to promote literacy and support educational initiatives.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Paid Time Off

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Potential for seasonal and annual incentives

Flexibility to work from home

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

CRM Software

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing and Events

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

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Prospect and identify potential school and district partners through outbound calls and outreach
- Qualify leads by understanding their needs and interests in hosting Book Fairs
- Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote literacy
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress towards sales 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 successful sales experience in retail or district/territory sales, event management, or customer service
- Proficiency with MS Office and experience with Sales Automation and Customer Relationship Management software
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with peers, superiors, and customers

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

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