New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Upper Darby (Delaware County); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company in Delaware County is seeking a sales-oriented individual to support Reading Events. Responsibilities include researching potential partnerships and maintaining records in the CRM. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and three years of sales experience. This role offers salary, incentives, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful sales experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners.
• Qualify prospects and schedule appointments.
• Maintain records in the CRM system.

Skills

Sales-oriented

Relationship building

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation or CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing and Events

We are seeking candidates for a sales-oriented role that supports Scholastic Reading Events and partnerships with schools and districts. This position offers a salary range, incentives, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to impact students and schools.

What to Expect (Responsibilities)

• Research and identify potential school and district partners, initiating outreach through calls, emails, and social media
• Qualify prospects by understanding their needs and schedule 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 improve lead generation efficiency and stay informed about industry trends

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, event management, or customer service
• Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation or Customer Relationship Management systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for building relationships with peers, superiors, and customers

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarization 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

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