New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Windsor (WI); Remote; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company in Wisconsin seeks a Sales Consultant to engage with schools and promote Book Fairs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of successful sales experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency with CRM software are vital. The role offers a salary up to $54,000 and comprehensive benefits, along with a unique work-life balance opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for annual incentives

Generous discounts on merchandise

Potential for summers off

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of proven successful sales experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office is essential.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school partners.
• Qualify leads based on client needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Educational Publishing and Events

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $54,000 per year
• Opportunity to earn annual incentives through the Sales Compensation program with no maximum earnings cap
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k with company match, and generous discounts on merchandise
• Potential for summers off, offering a unique work-life balance
• Chance to contribute to children literacy and education by promoting Book Fairs in schools
• Supportive work environment that values collaboration and customer satisfaction

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners to secure new business opportunities
• Qualify leads by understanding client needs and pass qualified prospects to Account Managers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators and school administrators
• Track and manage sales activities and progress in the CRM system
• Collaborate with the sales team to enhance lead generation strategies and 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, or customer service
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Sales Automation and Customer Relationship Management software
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including effective presentation abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with customers and team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with children’s literature and school activities
• Previous experience in marketing and merchandising strategy execution
• Proven leadership abilities and qualities demonstrated in past roles

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