Partner Inside Sales Representative

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Outside Sales team to enhance customer outreach at various sites and penetrate key markets.

• Establish robust internal and cross-functional relationships.

• Acquire new and repeat business through virtual meetings and outbound calls.

• Meet or surpass regular activity benchmarks.

• Collaborate with schools and childcare centers to evaluate emerging and ongoing requirements.

• Conduct virtual product demonstrations that highlight proprietary services, professional development, and tailored solutions.

• Perform online research regarding local, state, and national trends and funding opportunities in early childhood and elementary education.

• Work alongside department leadership to develop and adjust sales strategies.

• Partner with outside sales, retail, and professional services teams to assist educators.

• Identify sales opportunities and collaborate with the sales team to support market efforts.

• Engage in weekly team meetings focused on departmental initiatives and strategies.

• Contribute to special projects, including collaborations with outside sales and national or state campaigns.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Experience in making a high volume of outbound sales calls in either an Inside Sales or Outside Sales role is essential.

• Preferred: Proven track record of sales success within the Early Childhood (EC) and K–5 education sectors.

• Preferred: Extensive knowledge of the industry's dynamics and decision-making processes.

• Strong work ethic, team-oriented attitude, and ability to deliver exceptional work from home.

• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to address customer needs across all levels (teachers, administrators, directors).

• Highly coachable with a willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback.

• Goal-oriented and self-driven, with a personal ambition for improvement and success.

• Experience with Salesforce is advantageous.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) is preferred.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong administrative and organizational capabilities.

• Great attention to detail.

• Candidates may be located anywhere in the US.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid leave for new parents to promote work/life balance and family bonding.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance—EPO, PPO, and HSA options available.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.

• Flexible benefits options.

• Generous employee discounts on products.

• Remote work flexibility.