Remote Higher-Ed Acquisitions Sales Pro

Kendall Hunt; Reading, Northern (Berks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary PLUS Bonus

Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

Generous 401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance and short/

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Kendall Hunt Publishing seeks an Acquisitions Sales Representative to develop lasting partnerships with college professors. This remote role involves approximately seven weeks of overnight travel per semester, alternating between work-from-home weeks and campus weeks in PA/MD regions.

You’ll interview professors, identify business opportunities, and persuade candidates to partner as Kendall Hunt authors. A bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and valid driver’s license.
• Remote role with ~7 weeks of overnight travel per semester.
• Interviews professors and identifies business opportunities in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Interview professors and assess potential book-author candidates.
• Travel to colleges and universities within the territory.
• Develop lasting partnerships with faculty and administrators.
• Identify opportunities to expand Kendall Hunt's author network.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Sales

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kendall Hunt Publishing seeks an Acquisitions Sales Representative to develop lasting partnerships with college professors. This remote role involves approximately seven weeks of overnight travel per semester, alternating between work-from-home weeks and campus weeks in PA/MD regions.

You’ll interview professors, identify business opportunities, and persuade candidates to partner as Kendall Hunt authors. A bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license are required.