New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Tucson (AZ); Remote; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational company is seeking a Sales Representative to research and engage with schools and districts. The role involves qualifying prospects, maintaining CRM records, and collaborating with the sales team. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and three years of sales experience. Join to inspire reading and support educational initiatives while enjoying competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to $54,000 per year

Opportunity to earn annual incentives

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous Paid Time Off program

50% discount on merchandise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of proven successful sales experience in retail or territory sales, event management, and customer service.
• Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Customer Relationship Management tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including oral presentation skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with peers, superiors, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach.
• Qualify prospects by understanding their needs and set up appointments for Account Managers.
• Establish rapport with educators to emphasize the value of Scholastic Reading Events.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions in the CRM system and track progress toward sales goals.
• Collaborate with the sales team to improve lead generation efficiency and refine sales techniques.

Job description

Benefits

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $54,000 per year
• Opportunity to earn annual incentives through a Sales Compensation program with no maximum cap on earnings
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off program, including vacation, personal, and sick time
• 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise and potential summers off
• Chance to inspire a love for reading and support schools in their fundraising efforts

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach
• Qualify prospects by understanding their needs and set up appointments for Account Managers
• Establish rapport with educators to emphasize the value of Scholastic Reading Events
• Maintain accurate records of interactions in the CRM system and track progress toward sales goals
• Collaborate with the sales team to improve lead generation efficiency and refine sales techniques

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 territory sales, event management, and customer service
• Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Customer Relationship Management tools
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including oral presentation skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with peers, superiors, and customers

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 and execution

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