New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education and publishing company in Washington, DC, is seeking a Sales Representative to build relationships with schools and promote reading events. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and a minimum of three years of sales experience, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and connection with educators across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful sales experience in relevant fields.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners.
• Qualify prospects and set up appointments for Account Managers.
• Build relationships with educators to promote events.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Presentation abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office software

Sales Automation and CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Education and Publishing

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
• Build relationships with educators and administrators to promote Scholastic Reading Events
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and track progress toward sales goals in the CRM system
• Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation strategies and improve outreach effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful sales experience in retail, district sales, event management, or customer service
• Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation and CRM systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and relationship-building capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with children's literature, Book Fairs, and school activities
• Proven leadership ability and qualities in previous roles

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