Sales Assistant

Scholastic Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

ESPP

Job summary

Scholastic in New York City is seeking an entry-level Sales Support professional to assist the commissioned gift rep sales force, attend seasonal gift shows, and prepare presentations for in-house accounts.

You will coordinate with internal teams, conduct industry research to identify new growth opportunities, manage sample mailings, and help grow key group accounts. The role requires strong communication and Excel skills, with in-office attendance in SoHo.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role in publishing or with a literary agent is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioned gift rep sales force and attend seasonal gift shows.
• Prepare title presentations for in-house accounts.
• Oversee event orders and author orders.
• Coordinate with customer service, Marketing, Publicity, and Operations.
• Conduct industry research to build leads and growth opportunities.
• Maintain account terms and grow key group accounts.
• Manage sample mailings and sales materials with Trade sales support team.

Skills

Self-starter

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Independent work

Education

Associate’s Degree/College Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

# **Job Description:**NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it.THE OPPORTUNITYThis position will support the team that sells to special markets accounts. The role will include supporting our in-house team and our commissioned rep gift sales force.RESPONSIBILITIES* Sales Support: assist in managing the commissioned gift rep sales force, including attending seasonal gift shows. Prepare title presentations for in-house accounts. Oversee event orders and author orders.* Coordinate with internal teams—including customer service, Marketing, Publicity, and Marketing Operations.* Conduct industry research to build leads and help identify new growth opportunities.* Maintain account terms and grow key group accounts.* Manage sample mailings and sales materials, collaborate Trade sales support team.**About Scholastic**For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.Some benefits that we offer:* Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)* Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions* Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees* Generous Parental Leave Program* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discountThank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.#LI-AR1# # **Qualifications**HOW YOU CAN FIT **(Qualifications)****Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Excellent organizational, analytical skills with attention to detail.* Skilled in Microsoft Office—particularly Excel, Word, Powerpoint.* Ability to work independently and prioritize workflow to meet critical deadlines.* Self-motivated, disciplined, commitment to quality and strong team player.* Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.**Experience and Education:****Experience:** entry-level—experience in publishing or with a literary agent a plus**Education:** Associate’s Degree/College Diploma# **Time Type:**Full time# # **Job Type:**Regular# **Job Family Group:**Sales# **Location Region/State:**New York# # **Compensation Range:**Annual Salary: 52,000.00# # **EEO Statement:**Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.