Do you have an outgoing personality? Are you motivated and have a strong work ethic? Can you speak to prospective customers and work through potential objections and obstacles to achieve sales goals? If so, a career as an Inside Sales Representative might be an excellent fit for you. As a MidAmerica Books Sales Representative, you will be responsible for selling to both new and current customers. You will sell directly to schools and libraries across the US, reaching out via phone and email to build relationships with them, and finding the right products or services to fill their needs. Professional communication and customer service skills are a must. Successful Inside Sales Reps are self-starting, goal-focused, good at multitasking and prioritizing, and excel at managing time effectively. Prior experience working in a school or library ssetting is very helpful. Typical Duties and Responsibilities Source new sales opportunities through out-bound cold calls and emails. Understand customer needs and requirements, helping customer find the right books for their library collection. Maintain and expand your database of customers through cold-calling and repeat sales. Skills Needed Basic computer skills Sales experience Self-Motivated and able to work independently Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Compensation and Benefits: Pay includes an hourly base pay + commission and incentive pay. The harder you work, the more you make. Part-time or full-time position is available. Option to work remotely (after training) is available. Typical hours are 8 am to 5 pm, (weekdays only) with Fridays off during the summer months. Full-Time Benefits include: FREE Health and Dental Insurance PTO and Holiday Pay 401K company match Profit Sharing MidAmerica Books is a sales division of ABDO Publishing. We specialize in subscription preview boxes and have spent 25+ years building a reputation for providing excellent products and outstanding customer service. Apply today to be part of our team! Work Remotely Yes Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Work from home Shift: Day shift No nights Supplemental Pay: Commission pay Application Question(s): Do you prefer Full-Time or Part Time hours? Do you have past experience in sales? If not, why are you interested in sales? What questions do you have about the job? What about this position is most appealing to you? (ex: Pay, Hours, Remote Work Option, Benefits, Sales, etc.) Do you plan to work to work remotely? If so, can you come to our office in North Mankato during the training period (up to the first 30 days of employment)? Ability to Relocate: North Mankato, MN 56003: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Mankato, MN 56003
Salary: $40,000 - $50,000 a year
Employment Type: Full-time
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