Sales Support Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Sales Support Representatives to join their dynamic team. This remote position offers the chance to support book fair activities, enhance customer relationships, and contribute to a mission that fosters a love for reading among children. With a focus on collaboration and effective communication, you will help ensure the success of educational events across the country. This role not only provides competitive pay and benefits but also the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about education and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401k

50% Discount on Merchandise

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Basic math and computer skills required.
• 2+ years sales or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support book fair activities and customer relationships.
• Manage order follow-up and event tasks effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM Programs

Salesforce

Job description

Sales Support Representative - Work from Home

Pay $15.65 - $21.00 / hour

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: R12838

Job Description:

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

We are currently in search of Sales Support Reps to help grow the Book Fair business. These full-time positions offer medical, dental, and vision benefits, a time off program that includes vacation, personal days, and sick time, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, a 401k, and summers off.

The Sales Support role is a remote, work from home position.

Qualified candidates will collaborate with Fair Consultant(s) on specific tasks and duties in support of territory objectives and goals. Provide support to the territory team through in-bound/outbound customer communication, Salesforce documentation, and other interactions as assigned by the Territory Manager to support overall business results.

Successful Sales Support Reps will develop the experience and skills that prepare them for eventual roles as Fair Consultants.

Please note this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado, California, New York, and Washington. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.

The estimated pay ranges for this role is as follows:

$32,500 - $45,000

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Market and Event Support

• Perform a number of specific tasks to support book fair activity across territory team including: scheduling, reconfirming, appointment setting, during the fair calls, post event calls, collection calls, and other event tasks.
• Support order management including: fair order follow-up, fair additions, restocks, etc.
• Interact with branch personnel and transportation team regarding operational concerns/needs in order to provide guidance and manage customer expectations, while adhering to business expectations and requirements.
• Utilize expertise to support: a) Promotion of book fair programs and event participation strategies. b) Marketing initiatives and processes. c) Guiding customers to host successful events by leveraging our product, merchandising, and services.
• Maximize time and planning through effective use of technology to support sales and service processes by: a) Maintaining current, accurate sales/service records of individual activity within assigned tasks and/or projects to document accurately and fully for the use of all CRM users. b) Prioritizing assigned tasks, recognizing issues or opportunities, communicating immediate action needed to Fair Consultant when situations require action, readjusting priorities when appropriate. c) Covering open territories as necessary. d) Performing other duties as requested by Territory Manager and Fair Consultants.

Customer Focus

• Support the expansion of customer relationships with each account including: school personnel, district contacts, and parent organizations by coordinating efforts to meet their needs.
• Provide value and ensure exceptional customer experience by delivering on commitments made.
• Listen patiently and carefully to customers by demonstrating genuine interest in their circumstances.
• Maintain high levels of service by taking swift action to address any customer service concerns.

Teamwork

• Communicate regularly with Territory Team and Territory Manager as necessary.
• Share Outlook account calendar with team members to effectively communicate ongoing activities, in addition to following business rules for maintaining current account and opportunity level notes within Salesforce.
• Promote and engage in collaboration between operations and sales to ensure operational guidelines and procedures are met.

Functional Expertise/Personal Effectiveness

• Support our mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning, and demonstrate our values of caring and respect for all people.
• Work effectively in situations involving shifting priorities and rapid change, demonstrating ability to cope well with challenging circumstances.
• Attend Scholastic Book Fairs exhibits, events, school fairs, etc., as assigned and required by management.
• Maintain business confidentiality relative to compensation, customer lists, financial data, competition, methods of distribution, and other sensitive information.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Territory Manager.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. BA/BS degree preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM programs. Basic to intermediate.
• Preferred +2 years sales or customer service experience.
• Familiarization with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate customer orientation over the telephone.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Evening hours as needed, depending on location and time zone.
• Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal laws, including but not limited to OSHA, DOT, and EEOC.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular Seasonal

Job Family Group:

Sales

Location Region/State:

Florida

Compensation Range:

Hourly Rate: 15.65 - 21.00

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.

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