High School Sales Representative

Description

At Bedford, Freeman & Worth (BFW), we're committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you're a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you'll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you're excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

As a Territory Sales Representative, you will be responsible for proactively selling BFW's products and solutions through various channels, including outside travel, virtual meetings, emails, and phone calls. You will focus on building and maintaining relationships with key accounts in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi, while also identifying and pursuing new and existing business opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales skills, strategic planning and time management abilities, and a passion for education. The ability to adapt and manage time is an integral part of this position. This territory covers Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. Candidates in Florida are preferred.

We know that talented candidates sometimes hesitate to apply when they don't meet every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every requirement. We're looking for people who are passionate about our mission and can bring valuable perspectives to our work. Different experiences, skills, and approaches all have the potential to strengthen what we do. If this opportunity interests you, we'd love to hear how your unique background and abilities could contribute to our team's success. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone can do their best work and where diverse viewpoints are valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply - we're excited to learn about the different ways you might add value to our organization.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Create, oversee, and implement a comprehensive business plan that leverages data insights to drive strategic decisions and achieve sales objectives.
• Create plans for and sell into state, district and school level accounts. Working in close collaboration with the sales specialist, marketing and adoption teams.
• Develop and execute a well-organized schedule to optimize sales efforts, including conducting in-person sales calls, managing email outreach, and attending industry conferences and events.
• Strategically identify and build strong, lasting relationships with key educational districts and influential decision-makers to drive sales growth and market penetration.
• Proactively enable customer success by ensuring that clients receive the necessary resources, support, and guidance to achieve their goals, leading to sustained customer satisfaction and retention.
• Maintain an innovative and forward-thinking approach, remaining open to constructive feedback from both internal and external colleagues to drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership in all tasks, collaborating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Work closely with internal colleagues, effectively delegating tasks to optimize sales efforts and drive team success.
• Continuously monitor and research state trends, regulations, and opportunities by engaging with teachers, administrators, and relevant resources. Serve as the subject matter expert and spokesperson for assigned states, sharing insights and knowledge as needed.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000 / year

Exemption Status : Exempt

Physical Requirements :

Requires periods of close concentration, must be able to walk up to 5 kilometers a day on campus, must be able to sit / stand for long periods at conventions, must be able to concentrate in noisy / busy environment, and must be able to travel, including ability to drive for periods from 2 to 5 hours, depending upon the territory involved. A valid driver's license is required with daily travel within territory and frequent over-night trips. Attendance at national sales meetings and regional meetings is required (5 or more days). During the fall and spring selling seasons it is necessary to work more than 40 hours per week. During these seasons it is necessary to spend all day on campus and then complete paperwork, sampling, and expense reports in the evening.

This territory covers Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. Candidates in Florida are preferred.

Benefits

Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee's date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees.

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, we develop pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Our engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com or see us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or join our Macmillan Community. Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a family-owned global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

At Macmillan Learning, we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds enrich our mission to improve lives through learning. We actively seek candidates who reflect a wide range of identities, experiences, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background, geographical status and background, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here.

The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d / b / a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education's guidance. Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.

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