New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Woodbury (MN); Remote; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services company in Woodbury, Minnesota is seeking candidates for a sales role that impacts children's literacy. The position offers a salary up to $54,000 and benefits including PTO and discounts on merchandise. Candidates should have significant sales experience and strong communication skills. This role allows collaboration with educators and aims to promote literacy events.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

50% discount on merchandise

Potential summers off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful sales experience in retail or district sales.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Research and qualify potential partners through calls and emails.
• Maintain records of interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the sales team to improve lead generation.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking candidates for an Educational Services sales role with opportunities to impact children’s literacy and education. This position offers a salary potential up to $54,000 per year, eligibility for annual incentives through a Net Revenue Bonus with no maximum cap, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Additional benefits include generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, and sick time), a 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise, potential summers off, and the chance to contribute to Scholastic Reading Events.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential school and district partners through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach.
• Qualify leads 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 improve lead generation efficiency and refine sales techniques.

Qualifications (Required)

• 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.
• Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation or CRM systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with customers and team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities.
• Experience in event management and personal selling.
• Proven leadership ability demonstrated in previous roles.
• Creativity in contributing to the enhancement of products and services.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances.

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