New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Town of Smithtown (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational publishing is seeking a Sales professional to build relationships with educators and promote Scholastic Reading Events. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of successful sales experience. The position offers generous benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and a supportive environment focused on literacy promotion.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous Paid Time Off program

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Potential for summers off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners.
• Qualify leads and set up appointments for Account Managers.
• Collaborate with the sales team to improve lead generation efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Experience

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation or CRM systems

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity to earn seasonal and annual incentives through a Sales Compensation program
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits included
- Generous Paid Time Off program covering vacation, personal, and sick time
- 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
- Potential for summers off
- Supportive environment focused on promoting literacy and lifelong learning

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Research and identify potential school and district partners through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach
- Qualify leads by understanding prospects' needs and set up appointments for Account Managers
- Build relationships with educators and administrators to promote Scholastic Reading Events
- Maintain accurate records of interactions in the CRM system and track progress toward sales goals
- Collaborate with the sales team to align strategies and improve lead generation efficiency

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 district/territory sales
- Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation or CRM systems
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
- Outstanding interpersonal skills for building relationships with peers, superiors, and customers

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
- Proven leadership ability and qualities demonstrated in past roles

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