New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Waltham (MA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational services seeks a sales professional to enhance literacy and education in schools. This role involves researching potential partners, managing relationships, and collaborating with the sales team to promote Book Fairs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of sales experience, alongside strong communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off program

50% discount on Scholastic 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.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators.
• Manage sales pipeline using CRM system.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Employer Industry: Educational Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity to earn seasonal and annual incentives in addition to a competitive base salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off program including vacation, personal, and sick time
- 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
- Possibility of summers off to support work-life balance
- Chance to make a meaningful impact on literacy and education in schools

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Research and identify potential school and district partners, initiating outreach through calls, emails, and social media
- Qualify leads by understanding the needs and interests of schools in hosting Book Fairs
- Build and maintain relationships with educators and administrators to promote literacy and support school communities
- Manage sales pipeline by keeping accurate records of interactions and progress toward goals in the CRM system
- Collaborate with the sales team to improve 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 proven successful sales experience in retail or district/territory sales, event management, and customer service
- Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation or Customer Relationship Management systems
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including oral presentation abilities
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills

How to Stand Out (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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