Responsibilities Develop and implement strategic plans which focus on identifying opportunities Achieve or surpass sales goals for territory within expense guidelines Manage the territory by using CRM effectively to enter and track opportunities, contacts, cuts, wins, and losses Generate quotes and provide support for proposals as needed Demonstrate knowledge of the products, both print and digital Provide sales, sampling, and inventory forecasts as requested Prospecting and meeting with new and existing New England school customers Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Education, English or related 3 - 5 years of sales experience working for a high-volume, fast-paced company A quick learner, able to multi-task Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills Professional orientation and demeanor (able to handle and respond to external requests in a timely and courteous manner) Proven ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Ability to work calmly under pressure with flexibility (can work long hours) Educational publishing experience is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr