Lakeshore Learning Materials describes itself as a leading developer and retailer of high-quality classroom materials and furniture for early childhood programs
Partner Inside Sales Representative
Location
Massachusetts
Posted
79 days ago
Salary
$31 - $34 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Partner Inside Sales Representative
Lakeshore Learning Materials
• 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, activity requirements on a regular basis • Partnering with schools and childcare centers on a regular basis to assess emerging and ongoing needs • Hosting virtual product presentations designed to familiarize customers with proprietary services (Complete Classrooms®, professional development, custom solutions, and more) • Conducting online research to gather information pertaining to local, state and national trends and funding opportunities in early learning and elementary education • Working with department leadership to form and modify sales strategies • Partnering with outside sales, retail and our professional services group to support the needs of educators • Identifying sales leads and collaborating with various members of the sales force to support the market • Participating in weekly meetings with your team to discuss department initiatives and strategies • Assisting team on special projects such as partnering with the outside sales force and participating in national and/or state campaigns
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience making high volume outbound sales calls in an Inside Sales and/or Outside Sales role is a huge plus
- Preferred qualifications include a strong track record of sales success within the EC and K–5 education sector and deep familiarity with the industry's dynamics and decision-making processes
- Strong work ethic, team player mentality, and ability to perform outstanding work from home
- Solid presentation skills and ability to speak to customer needs at all levels (teachers, administrators, directors)
- Highly coachable with an eagerness to learn and accept feedback
- Goal oriented and self-motivated with a personal desire to improve and succeed
- Experience with Salesforce is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) preferred
- Top-notch written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills
- Great attention to detail
Benefits
- Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
- Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
- Flexible benefit options—choose what you like, ignore the rest
- Generous employee discount on products
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