New Business Sales Representative - Work from Home

New Business Sales Consultant

Scholastic Book Fairs are wondrous in-person experiences that empower kids to discover books for themselves. Taking place in schools and rooted in Scholastic's greater mission to use the power of books for the betterment of all kids, Fairs bring entire communities together. At Scholastic Book Fairs, we bring "the best school day of the year" in 110,000 unique pop-up shops annually. Irresistibly defying expectations of how one must act in a library, Fairs raise over 200 million dollars in funds and resources for schools that host Fairs. And we're just getting started We're here to deliver an experience that inspires kids toward greatness. In everything we do, we are committed to ensuring every kid, parent, caregiver, teen / tween, book fair organizer, and employee feels seen, respected, and welcome as part of the Scholastic Book Fairs family. We are currently in search of New Business Sales Representatives to help secure new opportunities and grow the Book Fair business. These full-time positions offer medical, dental and vision benefits, a Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal and sick time, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, 401k with a company match, and the possibility of summers off. In additions to the base rate, Scholastic offers a Sales Compensation program which includes the opportunity to earn annual incentives. This Net Revenue Bonus enables participants to earn 1.5% of all Net Revenue booked from their assigned prospects. Earned bonuses are paid annually and do not have a maximum earnings cap. Qualified candidate will be able to achieve budgeted Fair Counts, net revenue and overall sales program goals through effective execution of the sales and servicing methods of the company. They will support our mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning and demonstrate our values of caring and respect for all people. The estimated base pay range (not including incentives) for this role is $48,000 - $54,000 per year.

Job Overview

Are you passionate about education, reading and creating impactful experiences for schools? Join Scholastic Book Fairs as a New Business Sales Representative and play a vital role in bringing the joy of reading to students and educators. You will prospect and build relationships with schools to expand the reach of Scholastic Book Fairs, fostering a love for reading and supporting schools in raising funds.

Primary Objectives

• Prospecting : 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.
• Lead Qualifications : Qualify prospects by understanding their needs, timelines, and interests in hosting Book Fairs. Set up appointments and pass along qualified leads to Account Managers.
• Relationship Building : Establish rapport with educators and administrators, emphasizing the value of Scholastic Reading Events in promoting literacy and supporting school communities.
• Pipeline Management : Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of interactions in the CRM system. Track progress toward monthly and quarterly goals.
• Collaboration and Strategy : Work closely with the sales team to align outreach strategies and improve lead generation efficiency. Continuously learning and refining sales techniques, product knowledge, and industry insights, including staying informed about industry trends, customer preferences and emerging opportunities to enhance effectiveness and achieve targets.

Additional Responsibilities

Qualifications

Job Requirements : Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field. Minimum of three (3) years of proven successful sales experience in retail or district / territory sales, event management, personal selling, and customer service with noted leadership ability and qualities demonstrated. 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.

EEO Statement : Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear : there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination. Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ : SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media.