Business Development Representative – Hoffman Estates; Hybrid

Job Description:

HELP SCHOOLS BUILD STRONGER READERS Scholastic is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative (BDR) to help expand access to our trusted literacy and instructional solutions. In this role, you will be the first point of contact with prospective schools and organizations, introducing educators and leaders to programs that support student learning and literacy development. If you enjoy connecting with people, uncovering opportunities, and contributing to meaningful educational outcomes, this is an opportunity to build a career in sales while supporting Scholastic’s mission of helping children become lifelong readers and learners.

• Conduct high-volume outbound outreach to schools, districts, and organizations through phone, email, and digital channels to generate new leads.
• Introduce Scholastic’s literacy and instructional solutions to decision‑makers such as administrators, literacy coordinators, and program directors.
• Lead initial discovery conversations to understand program needs, funding sources, timelines, and decision processes.
• Qualify leads based on defined criteria to identify strong sales opportunities.
• Schedule and confirm high‑quality meetings for the Inside Sales team and provide clear discovery notes.
• Track and document outreach activity and insights in the CRM system.
• Partner with Inside Sales Representatives to ensure smooth handoffs and coordinated follow‑up.
• Meet or exceed activity, lead generation, and pipeline goals.

• Opportunity to build a career in sales with a mission‑driven organization.
• Work with products that support literacy and learning for students.
• Collaborative and supportive inside sales team environment.
• Exposure to multiple education solutions and markets.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 2+ years of sales development, inside sales, or customer‑facing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage high‑volume outreach and follow‑up in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience using CRM systems and sales tools.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Interest in education, literacy, or mission‑driven work is a plus.

Time Type:
Full time

Job Type: Regular

Location:

Illinois

Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: 52,000.

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.