Remote Acquisitions Sales Rep for Higher Ed Partnerships

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company is hiring an Acquisitions Sales Representative for a remote role with travel to colleges and universities. You will interview professors, identify business opportunities, and persuade author candidates to collaborate with Kendall Hunt on higher-enrollment courses.

The position emphasizes building relationships with college professors, strong communication, and a drive to exceed goals while representing Kendall Hunt in campuses across the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel ~3 weeks per semester, overnight travel when needed.
• Comfortable interviewing professors and identifying business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop lasting partnerships with college professors.
• Call on and travel to colleges and universities within the territory.
• Interview professors and persuade author candidates to work with Kendall Hunt.
• Identify and cultivate business opportunities in higher-enrollment courses.
• Collaborate with editors and authors to create engaging educational materials.

Skills

Strong communication

Sales skills

Relationship building

Interviewing

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company is hiring an Acquisitions Sales Representative for a remote role with travel to colleges and universities. You will interview professors, identify business opportunities, and persuade author candidates to collaborate with Kendall Hunt on higher-enrollment courses.

The position emphasizes building relationships with college professors, strong communication, and a drive to exceed goals while representing Kendall Hunt in campuses across the territory.