Salessales Support Representative - Work From Home

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Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

We are currently in search of Sales Support Reps to help grow the Book Fair business. These full time positions offer medical, dental and vision benefits, a time off program that includes, vacation, personal days, and sick time, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, a 401k and summers and off.

The Sales Support role is a remote, work from home position

Qualified candidates will collaborate with Fair Consultant(s) on specific tasks and duties in support of territory objectives and goals. Provide support to the territory team through in-bound/outbound customer communication, Salesforce documentation, and other interactions as assigned by the Territory Manager to support overall business results.

Successful Sales Support Reps will develop the experience and skills that prepare them for eventual roles as Fair Consultants.

Please note this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado, California, New York, and Washington. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.

The estimated pay ranges for this role is as follows:

$32,500 - $45,000

Job Responsibilities

Market and Event Support

• Interact with branch personnel and transportation team regarding operational concerns/needs in order to provide guidance and manage customer expectations, while adhering to business expectations and requirements.
• Support order management including: fair order follow-up, fair additions, restocks, etc.
• Maximize time and planning through effective use of technology to support sales and service processes by: a) Maintaining current, accurate sales/service records of individual activity within assigned tasks and/or projects to document accurately and fully for the use of all CRM users. b) Prioritizing assigned tasks, recognizing issues or opportunities, communicating immediate action needed to Fair Consultant when situations are presented that require action, readjusting priorities when appropriate. c) Covering open territories as necessary. d) Performing other duties as requests by Territory Manager, and Fair Consultants.
• Perform a number of specific tasks to support book fair activity across territory team including: scheduling, reconfirming, appointment setting, during the fair calls, post event calls, collection calls, and other event tasks.
• Utilize expertise to support to: a) Promotion of book fair programs and event participation strategies. b) Marketing initiatives and processes. c)Guiding customers to host successful events by leveraging our product, merchandising, and services.

Customer Focus

• Support the expansion of customer relationships with each account including: school personnel, district contacts and parent organizations by coordinating efforts to meeting their needs.
• Maintain high levels of service by taking swift action to address any customer service concerns.
• Provide value, and ensure exceptional customer experience by delivering on commitments made.
• Listen patiently and carefully to customers by demonstrating genuine interest in their circumstances.

Teamwork

• Communicate regularly with Territory Team and Territory Manager as necessary.
• Share Outlook account calendar with team members to effectively communicate ongoing activities, in addition to following business rules for maintaining current account and opportunity level notes within Salesforce.
• Promote and engage in collaboration between operations and sales to ensure operational guidelines and procedures are met.

Functional Expertise/Personal Effectiveness

• Support our mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning, and demonstrate our values of caring and respect for all people.
• Work effectively in situations involving shifting priorities and rapid change, demonstrating ability to cope well with challenging circumstances.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Territory Manager.
• Maintain business confidentiality relative to compensation, customer lists, financial data, competition, methods of distribution and other sensitive information.
• Attend Scholastic Book Fairs exhibits, events, school fairs, etc., as assigned and required by management.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. BA/BS degree preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate customer orientation over the telephone.
• Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal laws, including but not limited to OSHA, DOT, and EEOC.
• Familiarization with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities is a plus.
• Preferred +2 years sales or customer service experience.
• Basic math and computer skills with attention to detail.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM programs. Basic to intermediate.
• Evening hours as needed, depending on location and time zone.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular Seasonal

Job Family Group:

Sales

Location Region/State:

Florida

Compensation Range:

Hourly Rate: 15.65 - 20.90

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.

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