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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world�s largest publisher and distributor of children�s books and a leader in educational technology and children�s media. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs and school-based book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, television networks and the Company�s Internet Site, www.scholastic.com.
Scholastic Book Fairs works with schools across the country to host more than 120,000 annual reading events, connecting more than 55 million children with great books each year. Book Fairs foster enthusiasm for reading, while helping to build school and classroom libraries by providing students, teachers and parents access to thousands of books and educational products at affordable prices.
We are looking for a Sales Assistant to:
Manage all marketing inventory to avoid untimely shortages of brochures, envelopes, letterhead etc. prior to important mailings.
Assist sales consultants with invitation preparation for host schools, hotel shows etc. including ordering through an off sight printer.
Assist sales manager with tracking field rep activities. Monitor weekly schedules, distributing all memos, filling field requests for reports through the AS400.
Review and calculate field commissions for payroll.
Review commissions for inside consultants for payroll.
Print daily confirmations, distribute to consultants.
Print daily audit trail, review for changes and correct as necessary.
Assist in planning sales incentive programs to motivate consultants and build a positive working environment.
Assist sales manager with training of new consultants.
Assist sales department handling overflow calls for reorders, bookings etc. Cover open territory due to illness, vacation or dismissal.
Attend all sales meetings.
Be a liaison between sales and operations reviewing contracts, reorder procedures, and printing specific warehouse/driver sheets as needed due to changes.
Assist customers coming in for restocks or book orders.
Attend hotel shows, conventions or host schools as needed.
Maintain business confidentiality relative to pricing, promotions, customer lists, and methods of distribution.
Project a positive team attitude when confronting changes and problems.
Our generous full time benefits include career opportunities, competitive salaries and comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription) as well as 401(k) plans and a 50% employee discount!
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
BA/BS degree preferred
Basic math skills.
Maintain professional appearance and behavior.
Experience in computer data management.
Customer service oriented.
Proficient with 10 key calculator, fax machine, copier and multi-line telephone.
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Good clerical skills, organizing, filing, typing, etc.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
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company overview
For over 85 years, teachers and parents have recognized Scholastic as
a trusted name in learning. The Company continues this successful history
by remaining focused on encouraging children to learn to read and love
to learn, helping teachers carry out their important jobs and supporting
parents in their role as their child’s first teacher.
Founded in 1920 by M.R. “Robbie” Robinson, the father of the current
Chairman and CEO, Richard Robinson, today, Scholastic has over $2 billion
in revenues and is a global leader in children’s brands and distribution,
with nearly 10,000 employees worldwide. Scholastic creates quality educational
and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home,
including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher
materials, television programming, feature film, videos and toys. The
Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels,
including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs,
and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores,
schools, libraries and television networks; and the Company's Internet
site, www.scholastic.com.
Scholastic has operations in Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, India,
Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, The Philippines, Singapore,
Taiwan, Thailand and the United Kingdom. As our world grows smaller and
interconnected, Scholastic will continue to develop materials that span
cultural and national boundaries and serve the needs of parents, teachers
and children worldwide.
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