Inside Sales Representative

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible generating sales and expanding market presence in an assigned territory through inbound and outbound sales calls and lead generation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for both print and digital products through the use of phone, email, and desktop tools.
• Identify and follow up on leads, establish new customer relationships and build on existing ones to ensure sales to new markets and repeat business.
• Participate in development of Sales strategy, samplers, promotions and proposal writing.
• Understand subscription sales and generate new subscription sales and renewals.
• Close (and manage) sales opportunities from start to finish.
• Support and attend conferences and exhibits as requested.
• Work with Sales Reps on assigned special projects as requested.
• Correspond with customers; gather and submit feedback from sales reps and/or customers on products, customer service, fulfillment and other issues.
• Develop introduction letters and create prospecting packages

Job Requirements/Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. BA/BS degree preferred.
• Proven track record of Inside Sales that includes experience with the K - 12 school market and subscription sales.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Highly refined listening skills, excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook, and Customer Relationship Management software programs
• Strong research capability and familiarity with all available internet and database tools.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.

About Us

Benchmark Education Company is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, both print and digital, as well as world-class professional development. Since its founding in 1998, our company has proven to be one of the most nimble and innovative content creators on the cutting edge of pedagogy and technology. The digital content in our many online and hybrid learning programs delivers all the rigor of its print counterpart and is designed for remote and blended learning contexts.

We are experiencing high growth and we welcome you to apply and join our team!

Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. (Our Diversity has increased 47% in 2021!)

For further information, visit us at:

https://www.benchmarkeducation.com

https://www.benchmarkeducation.com/reycraftbooks/

BENCHMARK EDUCATION BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefits

- Health Insurance - Dental & Vision - Disability Insurance

- Life Insurance - Wellness Programs - 401K Discretionary 25% Match!

- Paid Time Off - Paid Vacation - 11 Paid Holidays a Year

- Paid Sick Days - Discretionary Annual Bonus - Family Medical Leave

- Maternity/Paternity Leave - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Employee Referral Bonus

Company Culture, Perks & Discounts

- Flex work schedule - Casual Dress - Commuter Benefits - Paid Parking

- Company Outings - Free Snacks - Catered Events - Game Room

- Paid Parking - Pet Friendly - Holiday Events - Happy Hours/Beer on Tap

- Sports Leagues - Art Exhibitions - Remote Work Program* - Paid Technology

Diversity

- Dedicated diversity/inclusion staff - Documented equal pay policy

- Diverse management team - Unconscious bias training

- Diversity employee resource groups - Hiring practices promoting diversity

Professional Development

- Continuing Education stipend - Cross functional training

- Job Training & Conferences - Tuition Reimbursement

- Paid Industry Certifications - Paid Internships

COVID-19 Policy - USA

All employees are required to have or obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment at Benchmark Education, unless an exemption has been approved. All employees shall be required to report their vaccine status. All new employees shall be required to provide proof of their vaccination status prior to the start of their employment.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE