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Fair Consultant - Work from Home

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $26.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k plan with company match
employee discount
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Scholastic is a leading global publishing and educational company dedicated to fostering a love of reading and learning among children. Known primarily for its influential books, educational materials, and classroom resources, Scholastic has a long-standing reputation in the academic community. The company is particularly famed for its Scholastic Book Fairs, which are engaging, community-centered events designed to inspire children to explore the world of books and develop literacy skills in a fun, inclusive environment. These book fairs are held in schools nationwide and serve as a vital platform for promoting literacy, supporting educators, and encouraging children to become lifelong readers. Scholastic operates with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that every child, parent, caregiver, and educator involved in their programs feels welcomed and valued. This commitment is reflected in the company's culture, which emphasizes respect, collaboration, and mission-driven work.

The Sales Consultant and Event Coordinator role at Scholastic is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals who want to make a significant impact on literacy development while building a career in sales. This full-time, seasonal, home-based position focuses on expanding and managing Scholastic's Book Fair programs across a defined territory. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving bookings, managing customer relationships, and maximizing the performance of each book fair to achieve revenue goals. The role combines sales expertise with event leadership, requiring the ability to close deals, manage accounts, and execute high-quality events that support student learning and community engagement. Candidates will engage with school hosts to strategize on increasing traffic, engagement, and sales during fairs, as well as recommending additional programs and merchandising options to enhance the overall experience.

Working as a Scholastic Sales Consultant involves a blend of territory management, customer service, and project management skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment where the consultant must be highly organized and able to meet tight deadlines while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Scholastic supports its employees with competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k plan with company match. The hourly pay ranges from $22 to $26, supplemented by a sales compensation program with potential incentives for seasonal and annual performance. The role also provides an opportunity for professional growth within a mission-driven organization focused on educational success and child development.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
  • Minimum of three years sales experience in territory account management or personal selling
  • Demonstrated ability to close business and influence customer decisions
  • Experience with event management or customer-facing program execution preferred
  • Proficiency with MS Office and CRM software
  • Familiarity with children's literature and school activities desired
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work remotely and communicate extensively via phone and computer

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration Management Marketing or related field
  • Minimum of three years of proven successful sales experience in territory account management personal selling and customer growth
  • Demonstrated ability to close business influence customer decisions and grow accounts
  • Experience with event management or customer-facing program execution preferred
  • Proficiency with MS Office software experience with Sales Automation Customer Relationship Management or Web-based software programs
  • Familiarization with children's literature Book Fairs and school activities desired
  • Ability to execute a vision manage multiple priorities and achieve measurable results
  • Strong oral and written communication skills including presentation and influencing skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with peers superiors and customers
  • Proficient in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution

Job Duties

  • Own and deliver on territory performance including fair count revenue and revenue per fair goals
  • Drive new bookings and re-bookings building and maintaining a strong pipeline of fairs
  • Actively influence and close customer decisions identifying opportunities to grow accounts and expand participation
  • Manage a portfolio of accounts focusing on growing long-term relationships and repeat business
  • Partner with school hosts to maximize fair performance including coaching on strategies to increase traffic engagement and overall sales recommending and upselling revenue-driving programs promotions and merchandising opportunities preparing hosts to successfully engage their school communities
  • Lead the execution of fairs as high-impact revenue-generating events ensuring a strong customer experience and financial outcomes
  • Proactively manage retention including securing re-bookings strengthening partnerships and saving at-risk fairs
  • Complete outbound and inbound customer outreach follow-ups and account management activities
  • Track and document outreach pipeline and performance insights in the CRM system
  • Support territory performance by prioritizing opportunities managing pipelines and executing against sales goals
  • Meet or exceed activity expectations and territory performance goals

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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