Sales Associate II

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

📋 Description

• Play a crucial role in the success of IVP book lines and collaborate with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship by driving sales and managing key accounts for academic and/or special market sales and publishing projects.

• Develop, oversee, and expand relationships with a designated portfolio of accounts.

• Enhance IVP’s current customer base while identifying, pursuing, and evaluating new leads within assigned markets.

• Navigate existing and new business through the sales process to increase IVP revenue.

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

• Market IVP frontlist and backlist resources to designated accounts.

• Work collaboratively with accounts to devise innovative solutions utilizing internal marketing and publicity resources.

• Contribute to strategic planning with marketing, publicity, design, editorial, and other teams to successfully launch each season's offerings.

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

• Participate in the Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years and the National Staff Conference every three years as scheduled.

⛳️ Requirements

• Be a growing disciple of Jesus Christ and support InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith.

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

• Relevant higher education may mitigate the experience required; while a bachelor’s degree is typical for this role, it is not explicitly mandatory.

• Strong oral and written communication abilities.

• Interest in and knowledge of thoughtful Christian literature.

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

• Self-driven with excellent organizational capabilities.

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

• Discretion with confidential information is essential.

• Proficient computer skills and a solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications.

• Proven ability and commitment to thrive in a diverse team environment.

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

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

🏝️ 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