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Scholastic

New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

Scholastic, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873

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Overview Employer Industry: Educational Services

Why consider this job opportunity

Salary up to $54,000 per year

Annual incentives through a Sales Compensation program with no maximum earnings cap

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous Paid Time Off program including vacation, personal, and sick time

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Opportunity for summers off, promoting a healthy work-life balance

What to Expect

Research and identify potential school and district partners through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach

Qualify leads by assessing prospects' needs, timelines, and interests in hosting Book Fairs

Establish rapport with educators and administrators to promote literacy and support school communities

Maintain accurate records of interactions in the CRM system and track progress toward sales goals

Collaborate with the sales team to improve lead generation and refine sales techniques

What is Required

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field

Minimum of three (3) years of proven successful sales experience in retail or district/territory sales, event management, and customer service

Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with Sales Automation or Customer Relationship Management tools

Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities

Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with peers and customers

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Familiarity with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities

Proven leadership ability and qualities in previous roles

Experience in marketing and merchandising strategy execution

Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Creativity and innovation in contributing to product and service improvements

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