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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
employee discount
Seasonal incentives

Job Description

Scholastic is a globally recognized publishing and education company dedicated to fostering literacy and a love of reading among children and young learners. With a rich history of delivering quality educational materials, Scholastic’s Book Fair programs stand out as a unique and treasured experience in schools nationwide. These in-person book fairs are more than just sales events — they serve as vibrant community gatherings that inspire children to explore and develop a lifelong passion for reading. Scholastic’s mission is rooted in the belief that books have the power to transform lives, and through their Book Fair programs, they bring this vision to life by connecting students, parents, educators, and the wider community through engaging literary experiences. As a market leader in educational publishing, Scholastic not only provides innovative resources but also commits to fostering inclusivity and respect among all members of its community, including employees, customers, and partners. Scholastic is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

The role of Sales Consultant and Event Coordinator at Scholastic is a dynamic and impactful position designed for motivated individuals passionate about sales, event coordination, and educational outreach. This position is key to expanding and nurturing the Scholastic Book Fair program within schools, encompassing responsibilities that range from driving new bookings to optimizing the performance of each book fair. Working remotely and based in Florida, this full-time hourly role blends sales acumen with event leadership and project management skills. The Sales Consultant is tasked with owning a defined territory, managing a portfolio of school accounts, and fostering strong relationships that facilitate long-term partnerships. The position requires balancing the dual objectives of achieving revenue goals and delivering meaningful, high-quality book fairs that engage school communities. Daily duties include pipeline management, customer outreach, coaching school hosts on strategies to increase visitor engagement and sales, and executing fairs as high-impact events with both educational and financial success. Scholastic offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $22 to $26, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a merchandise discount, a 401k plan with company matching, and additional seasonal financial incentives. The anticipated start date for the next training class is August 31, 2026. For sales professionals seeking career growth in a mission-driven environment that supports literacy and educational advancement, this opportunity represents a rewarding and stable path with potential for professional development in the education sector.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in business administration management marketing or related field
  • Minimum of three years proven successful sales experience in territory or 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
  • Work performed in a remote home based environment
  • Requires prolonged periods of computer use and extensive phone communication
  • Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions

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 or 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 across your territory
  • 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 both a strong customer experience and financial outcomes
  • Proactively manage retention including securing rebooking 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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