Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $26.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k plan
employee discount
Seasonal incentives
Job Description
Scholastic Inc. is a global leader in publishing, education, and media, dedicated to advancing literacy and learning for children of all ages. Founded with a mission to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning, Scholastic has become a trusted name in schools and homes worldwide. The company offers a wide range of educational materials, children's books, and multimedia aimed at enhancing students' educational experiences and supporting teachers and parents. Scholastic is committed to creating impactful experiences that bring books to life, foster creativity, and empower children to become confident readers and learners. With an emphasis on inclusiveness and community, Scholastic values diversity and strives to make everyone feel respected and welcome within its family.
This job opportunity is for a full-time, remote Sales Consultant and Event Coordinator position based in Florida, working with Scholastic Book Fairs. This role plays a crucial part in helping schools build stronger readers by driving the expansion and success of Scholastic's book fair programs. As a Sales Consultant and Event Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing a defined territory, engaging with school customers to maximize bookings, fair performance, and overall revenue. By working closely with school hosts, you will coach and support them in strategies to boost participation, sales, and community engagement during the book fairs.
The role combines sales expertise with event leadership skills and requires the ability to consistently meet and exceed targets for fair count, revenue, and revenue per fair. You will lead the execution of book fairs as engaging, high-impact events that deliver excellent customer experiences and strong financial results. Strong project management and organizational skills are essential to thrive in this fast-paced position, which involves managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about education, literacy, and community involvement and who enjoy building meaningful relationships with schools and educators.
Scholastic offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $22 to $26, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off encompassing vacation, personal, and sick leave, a 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. The role also features a sales compensation program that offers seasonal and annual incentives to reward your success. Additionally, there is the possibility of having summers off, making this position attractive for those looking for work-life balance.
The anticipated start date for the upcoming onboarding and training class is August 31, 2026. Full training and support will be provided to ensure you have the tools and knowledge needed to succeed. Your efforts in this role will directly impact children's access to books and their journey toward becoming lifelong readers and learners, making your work meaningful and fulfilling. Join Scholastic and be part of a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth in the education and sales fields.
This job opportunity is for a full-time, remote Sales Consultant and Event Coordinator position based in Florida, working with Scholastic Book Fairs. This role plays a crucial part in helping schools build stronger readers by driving the expansion and success of Scholastic's book fair programs. As a Sales Consultant and Event Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing a defined territory, engaging with school customers to maximize bookings, fair performance, and overall revenue. By working closely with school hosts, you will coach and support them in strategies to boost participation, sales, and community engagement during the book fairs.
The role combines sales expertise with event leadership skills and requires the ability to consistently meet and exceed targets for fair count, revenue, and revenue per fair. You will lead the execution of book fairs as engaging, high-impact events that deliver excellent customer experiences and strong financial results. Strong project management and organizational skills are essential to thrive in this fast-paced position, which involves managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about education, literacy, and community involvement and who enjoy building meaningful relationships with schools and educators.
Scholastic offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $22 to $26, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off encompassing vacation, personal, and sick leave, a 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. The role also features a sales compensation program that offers seasonal and annual incentives to reward your success. Additionally, there is the possibility of having summers off, making this position attractive for those looking for work-life balance.
The anticipated start date for the upcoming onboarding and training class is August 31, 2026. Full training and support will be provided to ensure you have the tools and knowledge needed to succeed. Your efforts in this role will directly impact children's access to books and their journey toward becoming lifelong readers and learners, making your work meaningful and fulfilling. Join Scholastic and be part of a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth in the education and sales fields.
Job Requirements
- 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 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 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 rebookings 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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