Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

Directly manage 125+ accounts with a focus on growing business and placement of Scholastic Trade books and Klutz products primarily within retail independent bookstores and wholesale/book fair customers.  Assigned territory is the Northeast and Southeast Regions of the US. The role will also focus acquiring new business within these regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and conduct sales calls to all accounts, plus seasonal previews for larger accounts.

Provide account feedback and sales analysis to management, including weekly feedback on potential new title acquisitions.

Trade Sales liaison between customer, Scholastic AR, Customer Service and Cooperative Advertising. 

Represent Scholastic at Regional trade shows, teacher nights and rep book talks.

Work directly with Publicity to facilitate author visits in territory.

Work directly with Marketing on promotions tailored for territory’s specific customer base.

Enter forecasting estimates in POET.

Prepare for and attend National Sales Conference 3 times a year.

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.

Some benefits that we offer:

Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)

Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions

Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees

Generous Parental Leave Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

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Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Season travel required to key independent bookstores throughout the Northeast and Southeast US. 

Highly organized

Strong time management skills

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Strong interest in sales, preferably in publishing

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:  3 – 5 Years’ experience

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Sales

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 62,400.00 - 70,000.00

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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