Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

Directly manage 125+ accounts with a focus on growing business and placement of Scholastic Trade books and Klutz products primarily within retail independent bookstores and wholesale/book fair customers. Assigned territory is the Western Region of the US.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and present sales call title presentations to all accounts, plus seasonal previews for larger accounts.

• Provide account feedback and sales analysis to management, including weekly feedback on potential new title acquisitions.

• Trade Sales liaison between customer, Scholastic AR, Customer Service and Cooperative Advertising.

• Represent Scholastic at Regional trade shows, teacher nights and rep book talks.

• Work directly with Publicity to facilitate author visits in territory.

• Work directly with Marketing on promotions tailored for territory’s specific customer base.

• Entering forecasting estimates in POET.

• Prepare for and attend National Sales Conference 3 times a year.

WHO WE ARE

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Some benefits that we offer:

• 100% vested of 401(k) Retirement Plan after 5 years employment

• Up to 1M worth of supplemental Life Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Purchase Scholastic stock at a 15% discount

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Season travel required to key independent bookstores throughout Western US.

Bachelor’s degree

3 – 5 Years’ Experience

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EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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