Partner Inside Sales Representative

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

📋 Description

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

• Develop robust internal and cross-functional relationships.

• Acquire new and repeat business through virtual meetings and outbound phone communications.

• Consistently meet or surpass activity expectations.

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

• Conduct virtual presentations of proprietary services, professional development, and customized solutions.

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

• Collaborate with department leadership to create and adjust sales strategies.

• Work alongside outside sales, retail, and professional services to support educators.

• Identify sales leads and work with the sales team to bolster market efforts.

• Engage in weekly team meetings regarding departmental initiatives and strategies.

• Assist with special projects, including partnerships in outside sales and national/state campaigns.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Required: Experience making a high volume of outbound sales calls in Inside Sales and/or Outside Sales roles.

• Preferred: Proven success in sales within the Early Childhood and K–5 education sectors, along with a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics and decision-making processes.

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

• Solid presentation skills with the capability to address customer needs at all levels (teachers, administrators, directors).

• Highly coachable, eager to learn, and open to feedback.

• Goal-oriented and self-motivated with a personal drive to improve and achieve success.

• Experience with Salesforce is advantageous.

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

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong administrative and organizational abilities.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Candidates may be located anywhere in the US.

🏝️ Benefits

• Uncapped commission structure.

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

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

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.

• Flexible benefit options.

• Generous employee discounts on products.