Partner Inside Sales Representative

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Outside Sales team to enhance site-specific customer engagement and penetrate key markets.

• Establish new and repeat business by fostering strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders through virtual meetings and outbound calls.

• Consistently achieve or surpass activity targets.

• Collaborate with schools and childcare facilities to evaluate current and emerging needs.

• Conduct virtual product demonstrations for proprietary services, including Complete Classrooms®, professional development, and tailored solutions.

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

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

• Collaborate with outside sales, retail, and professional services teams to support educators.

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Proven experience in making high-volume outbound sales calls in an Inside Sales and/or Outside Sales role is essential.

• Preferred: a strong track record of sales achievements within the early childhood and K–5 education sector, along with a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics and decision-making processes.

• Strong work ethic, team-oriented mindset, and the ability to deliver exceptional performance while working from home.

• Proficient presentation skills and the capability to address customer needs at various levels (teachers, administrators, directors).

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

• Goal-driven and self-motivated with a personal ambition to grow and excel.

• Experience with Salesforce is advantageous.

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

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

• Keen attention to detail.

🏝️ 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 discount on products.