[Hiring] New Business Sales Representative @Scholastic

Role Description

Help Schools Build Stronger Readers

Scholastic is seeking motivated New Business Sales Consultants (NBC) to help expand access to our Book Fair programs. In this role, you will be the first point of contact with prospective schools and organizations, introducing educators and leaders to our programs that support student learning and literacy development.

We are seeking individuals located in the Western United States and the Mountain and Pacific Time Zones to service schools in those regions.

Scholastic Book Fairs are wondrous in-person experiences that empower kids to discover books for themselves. Taking place in schools and rooted in Scholastic’s greater mission to use the power of books for the betterment of all kids, Fairs bring entire communities together.

We’re here to deliver an experience that inspires kids toward greatness. In everything we do, we are committed to ensuring every kid, parent, caregiver, teen/tween, book fair organizer, and Employee feels seen, respected, and welcome as part of the Scholastic Book Fairs family.

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.

Successful New Business Consultants are resilient with strong internal motivation. They are goal oriented and able to organize and plan their day to ensure progress toward daily and weekly targets. They are team players who have a strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to fast moving environments.

These full-time 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
• The possibility of summers off

The hourly base range for this position is $24 to $26 per hour. In addition to the base hourly rate, Scholastic offers a Sales Compensation program which includes the opportunity to earn seasonal and annual incentives.

The start date for this position is anticipated to be July 13th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of proven successful sales experience in district/territory sales, event management, personal selling, and customer service with noted leadership ability and qualities demonstrated.
• Proficiency with MS Office software; experience with Sales Automation, Customer Relationship Management or Web-based software programs.
• Familiarization with children’s literature, Book Fairs, and school activities desired.
• 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.
• Proficient in marketing and merchandising strategy and execution.

Requirements

• Time Type: Full time
• Job Type: Regular Seasonal
• Job Family Group: Marketing
• Location Region/State: Florida
• Compensation Range: Annual Salary: 48,000.00 - 56,000.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off program including vacation, personal and sick time
• 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise
• 401k with a company match
• Possibility of summers off

Company Description

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.