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Scholastic

New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Job Overview

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Employment Type

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
401k
employee discount
Seasonal schedule

Job Description

Scholastic Inc. is a renowned global children's publishing, education, and media company with a strong commitment to the advancement of literacy and lifelong learning. Through its diverse array of book publishing, multimedia products, and educational resources, Scholastic has established itself as a trusted partner in schools and homes worldwide. One of its flagship initiatives is the Scholastic Book Fairs program, a vibrant and engaging experience held in schools that brings joy and excitement to children, educators, and communities by offering easy access to books and fostering a culture of reading. Annually, Scholastic Book Fairs operates approximately 110,000 unique pop-up shops... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
  • minimum of three years of proven successful sales experience
  • proficiency in MS Office software
  • experience with sales automation, customer relationship management or web-based software
  • knowledge of children's literature and school activities preferred
  • ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results
  • strong oral and written communication skills
  • excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • marketing and merchandising knowledge

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 retail, district or territory sales, event management, personal selling, and customer service
  • 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 results
  • strong oral and written communication skills including oral presentation skills
  • outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with peers, superiors across functions and throughout the company, and customers
  • 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 decision-makers such as principals, PTS leaders and school administrators
  • qualify prospects by understanding their needs, timelines, and interests in hosting Book Fairs
  • set up appointments and pass along qualified leads to account managers
  • establish rapport with educators and administrators, emphasizing the value of Scholastic Reading Events in promoting literacy and supporting school communities
  • maintain accurate and up-to-date records of interactions in the CRM system
  • track progress toward monthly and quarterly goals
  • work closely with the sales team to align outreach strategies and improve lead generation efficiency
  • identify alternative opportunities through grants, Title 1, non-profit, foundation and corporate channels
  • coordinate revenue-building activities with appropriate event partners
  • prioritize tasks, take independent action to meet goals
  • develop strong customer relationships and ensure exceptional customer experiences
  • partner with the operations department to foster collaboration
  • contribute ideas to enhance Scholastic's products and services
  • maintain business confidentiality
  • attend Scholastic exhibits and events as required
  • perform all other sales duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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