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Scholastic is hiring a Seasonal Inside Sales Representative to contact assigned schools for renewing magazine subscriptions and driving new sales opportunities. The role involves meeting sales goals, managing call metrics, and conducting online product demonstrations to promote relevant magazine titles.

Highlights

Contact assigned schools to encourage subscription renewals and generate new business.
Upsell and cross-sell additional magazine titles based on customer needs.
Meet or exceed established sales targets.
Maintain a minimum talk time of 25% and complete at least 9 dials per hour.
Host virtual product demonstrations to showcase offerings.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required; Salesforce experience is a plus.
Previous experience in telephone sales, customer service, or education preferred but not mandatory.
Hourly rate of $22.15 with full benefits during seasonal breaks.
Seasonal full-time role for seven months annually with breaks during summer and year-end.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Seasonal Inside Sales Representative Full Description

Seasonal Inside Sales Representative

St. Charles, Illinois

Full time

Job Description:

Hourly Rate: $22.15

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking motivated Seasonal Inside Sales Representatives to join our team! In this role, you'll need to contact assigned schools to renew their magazine subscriptions and generate new business opportunities.

Position Details:

Seasonal work for seven months per year, with breaks during the summer and at the end of the year.
Full benefits provided, including health insurance coverage that continues during seasonal breaks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You’ll Do:

Contact schools in your assigned calling queue to encourage subscription renewals.
Upsell and cross-sell additional magazine titles when appropriate to drive new subscriptions.
Meet or exceed sales goals.
Maintain a minimum talk time of 25%.
Complete at least 9 dials per hour.
Host online product demonstrations via virtual platforms.
Understand our product line and technology to recommend magazines that meet customer needs.

About Scholastic

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

What We’re Looking For:

Ability to learn and understand education market terminology.
Experience in telephone sales, customer service, or education preferred; however, training on our products and systems will be provided.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Experience with Salesforce is a plus but not required.

Time Type:

Full time

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.

Original Job Description

Seasonal Inside Sales Representative

St. Charles, Illinois

Full time

Job Description:

Hourly Rate: $22.15

THE OPPORTUNITY

Position Details:

Seasonal work for seven months per year, with breaks during the summer and at the end of the year.
Full benefits provided, including health insurance coverage that continues during seasonal breaks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You’ll Do:

Contact schools in your assigned calling queue to encourage subscription renewals.
Upsell and cross-sell additional magazine titles when appropriate to drive new subscriptions.
Meet or exceed sales goals.
Maintain a minimum talk time of 25%.
Complete at least 9 dials per hour.
Host online product demonstrations via virtual platforms.
Understand our product line and technology to recommend magazines that meet customer needs.

About Scholastic

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

What We’re Looking For:

Ability to learn and understand education market terminology.
Experience in telephone sales, customer service, or education preferred; however, training on our products and systems will be provided.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Experience with Salesforce is a plus but not required.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular Seasonal

Job Family Group:

Sales

Location Region/State:

Illinois

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