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Scholastic

New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,000.00 - $54,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
50% employee discount
401K with company match
Summer schedule possibility

Job Description

Scholastic Book Fairs is a leading educational company known for creating immersive in-person experiences that inspire children to discover the joy of reading. Operating through pop-up shops in schools, Scholastic Book Fairs reinforces the company's broader mission to harness the power of books to improve children's lives. Each year, Scholastic hosts approximately 110,000 unique book fairs, generating over 200 million dollars in funds and resources to support the schools that host these events. Beyond simply providing books, Scholastic Book Fairs bring entire school communities together, offering an annual highlight that is often referred to as "the best school day of... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
  • Minimum three years of proven sales experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office software
  • Experience with sales automation and CRM systems
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in marketing and merchandising strategy

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field
  • Minimum three years of successful sales experience in retail or district/territory sales, event management, personal selling, and customer service
  • Proficiency with MS Office and Sales Automation, CRM or web-based software
  • Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities desired
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Proficient in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution

Job Duties

  • Research and identify potential school and district partners
  • Initiate outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach to educators and administrators
  • Qualify prospects by understanding their needs and interests
  • Set up appointments and pass qualified leads to Account Managers
  • Maintain accurate records in CRM software
  • Coordinate revenue-building activities with event partners
  • Support a high level of customer satisfaction through effective sales methods

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location