Inside Sales Rep – Magazine

Inside Sales Representative

We are seeking Inside Sales Representatives to sell our classroom magazine. They are responsible for driving sales growth and supporting schools and districts in achieving literacy goals and initiatives through our Scholastic Magazine resources. This role focuses on building and maintaining strong partnerships with teachers, principals, and district leaders; identifying customer needs; and providing consultative support to align Scholastic Magazines+ with their current curriculum and standards. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, management of territory accounts, and a passion for supporting literacy and student achievement growth.

This is a 7-month seasonal position that offers full benefits while on seasonal leave. Many representatives transition to 10 or 12-month positions.

These are hourly positions with the ability to earn monthly commission.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned territory of school and district accounts to achieve or exceed sales goals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, principals, and district leaders to understand their current/future literacy and learning priorities.
• Conduct needs assessments and align Scholastic Magazines+ to current curriculum and standards
• Upsell and cross-sell other titles when appropriate to generate new business.
• Host online product demonstrations/implementation webinars using virtual platforms.
• Understand product line and technology components to recommend and demonstrate magazines that fit customer needs.
• Gain knowledge/stay informed of terminology and current trends in education, including funding opportunities, and state or district initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture that reflects Scholastic's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Previous sales experience is preferred
• Proficient in MS Office suite

Job Type: Regular Seasonal

Job Family Group: Sales

Location Region/State: Illinois

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.