Inside Sales Representative ($22 hourly base + commission)

About the position Scholastic Education Division: Inside Telephone Sales – $22 hourly base + commission. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The role involves building a career in sales while supporting Scholastic's mission of helping children become lifelong readers and learners. Inside Sales Representatives are responsible for selling classroom magazines, driving sales growth, and supporting schools and districts in achieving literacy goals. The position focuses on building and maintaining strong partnerships with educators, identifying customer needs, and providing consultative support to align Scholastic Magazines+ with their curriculum and standards. Success requires strong communication skills, territory account management, and a passion for supporting literacy and student achievement.

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.
• Meet or exceed activity, lead generation, and pipeline goals.

Requirements

• Proficiency with MS Office software
• Experience with Sales Automation, Customer Relationship Management or Web-based software programs.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Sales Experience Preferred

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal and sick time
• 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise
• 401k with a company match