Classroom Magazine Inside Sales Representative

Job Description

Scholastic Education Division – Inside Telephone Sales (Hourly base + Commissions).

Location:

Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

We are seeking Inside Sales Representatives to sell our classroom magazine. They are responsible for driving sales growth and supporting schools in achieving literacy goals and initiatives through our Scholastic Magazine resources. The role focuses on building and maintaining strong partnerships with teachers, principals, and district leaders; identifying customer needs; and providing consultative support to align Scholastic Magazines+ with current curriculum and standards.

These hourly positions offer medical, dental, and vision benefits, a Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal and sick time, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, 401k with a company match, and more.

Hourly base range: $21 to $22.15 per hour.

• 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.

• Minimum of two (2) years of proven successful sales experience in district/territory sales, event management, personal selling, and customer service.
• 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, and customers.

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.

EEO is the Law Poster. EEO Scholastic Policy Statement. Pay Transparency Provision.