New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Village of Patchogue (NY); Remote; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in New York seeks a motivated sales professional to prospect and collaborate with schools to enhance reading events. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of successful sales experience, alongside strong communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Salary up to $54,000 per year

Generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401k with company match

Paid Time Off program

50% discount on merchandise

Potential for summers off and performance incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of proven successful sales experience in relevant fields.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and research potential school and district partners through outreach.
• Qualify leads and set appointments for Account Managers.
• Build and maintain relationships to promote Scholastic Reading Events.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Sales Automation systems

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Educational Services

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $54,000 per year
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal, and sick time
• Enjoy a 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
• Potential for summers off and annual performance-based incentives

Responsibilities

• Prospect and research potential school and district partners through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach
• Qualify leads by understanding the needs and interests of potential clients, and set appointments for Account Managers
• Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote Scholastic Reading Events
• Manage and track sales interactions and progress towards monthly and quarterly goals in the CRM system
• Collaborate with the sales team to improve lead generation strategies and stay informed about industry trends

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 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 abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and relationship-building capabilities with clients and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
• Proven leadership qualities and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution

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