Sales Associate II

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

📋 Description

• Drive sales and manage key accounts for academic and/or special market sales.

• Contribute to the success of IVP book lines and publishing efforts.

• Initiate, manage, and expand relationships with a portfolio of accounts.

• Strengthen IVP's existing customer base and seek new leads within assigned markets.

• Guide both existing and new business through the sales process to enhance IVP revenue.

• Maintain consistent outreach through phone, video calls, and other communication methods.

• Sell IVP frontlist and backlist resources to assigned accounts.

• Collaborate with accounts to develop creative solutions using internal marketing and publicity assets.

• Contribute to seasonal strategy plans in conjunction with marketing, publicity, design, editorial, and other teams.

• Travel to conferences and/or account visits as necessary.

• Attend the Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years and the National Staff Conference every three years, as required.

• Perform all other duties as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of two years of relevant and successful sales experience.

• Typically holds a bachelor’s degree; relevant higher education may lessen the experience requirement.

• Affirmation of InterVarsity's Statement of Faith is essential.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of and interest in thoughtful Christian literature.

• Familiarity with churches, ministries, and special market sales is advantageous.

• Self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain comprehensive knowledge of InterVarsity Press products, services, policies, programs, and procedures.

• Discretion with confidential information is required.

• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Demonstrated ability and commitment to working in a diverse team environment.

• Willingness to travel up to 10–15% for conferences and sales appointments as necessary.

• Flexibility to attend the Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years and the National Staff Conference every three years.

• Must agree with InterVarsity's Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis.

🏝️ Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

• 403(b) matching contributions.

• Dental insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee discounts.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Health insurance.

• Health savings account.

• Life insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Parental leave.

• Professional development assistance.

• Vision insurance.