Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC
Education
PartnerInsideSalesRepresentative
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“Partner Inside Sales Representative at Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC. Skills: Inside sales, Customer outreach, Business development. Collaborate with Outside Sales team members. Drive site-based customer outreach”
What You'll Achieve.
Exceeding customers’ expectations; Growing new business; Achieving sales quotas; Achieving daily activity goals
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, High volume outbound sales calls, Work ethic, Team player mentality, Ability to perform outstanding work from home, Solid presentation skills, Speak to customer needs at all levels, Highly coachable, Eagerness to learn, Accept feedback, Goal oriented, Self-motivated, Personal desire to improve and succeed, Top-notch written communication skills, Top-notch verbal communication skills, Excellent administrative skills, Excellent organizational skills, Great attention to detail
Nice to Have
Experience making high volume outbound sales calls in an Inside Sales and/or Outside Sales role, Track record of sales success within the EC and K–5 education sector, Deep familiarity with the industry's dynamics and decision-making processes, Experience with Salesforce, Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
What You'll Do.
Collaborate with Outside Sales team members
Drive site-based customer outreach
Penetrate key markets
Secure repeat business
Build relationships with key customers
Build relationships with stakeholders
Conduct virtual appointments
Make outbound phone calls
Meet activity requirements
Partner with childcare centers
Assess emerging needs
Host virtual product presentations
Familiarize customers with proprietary services
Conduct online research
Gather information on trends
Gather information on funding opportunities
Form sales strategies
Modify sales strategies
Support needs of educators
Collaborate with sales force members
Participate in weekly meetings
Discuss department initiatives
Discuss department strategies
Assist team on special projects
Participate in national campaigns
Participate in state campaigns
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates with Outside Sales team; Internal partnerships; Cross-functional partnerships; Partnering with schools; Partnering with childcare centers; Partnering with outside sales; Partnering with retail; Partnering with professional services; Collaborating with sales force; Participate in weekly meetings; Assist team on special projects
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Presentation skills
Full Job Description
At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, over 50 stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate for the Partner Inside Sales Representative is enthusiastic about education with a consultative, solution-based approach to assisting customers. Primary focus on forging relationships and exceeding customers’ expectations. The right candidate has an outgoing personality and thrives on working in a collaborative environment. Strong communication skills will be needed as this role spends most of the day on the phone building lasting customer relationships. This is a fast-paced and exciting sales role, and you will be tasked with growing new business and achieving sales quotas/daily activity goals. This role is fully remote, so candidates can be based anywhere in the US. A day on the job looks like this: * Collaborates with Outside Sales team members to drive site-based customer outreach and key market penetration * Organized, forwarding thinking, ability to create strong internal and cross-functional partnerships * Securing new and repeat business by building strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders via virtual appointments and outbound phone calls * Consistently meeting, if not exceeding, a
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