Job Description: NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it. THE OPPORTUNITY This position will support the team that sells to special markets accounts. The role will include supporting our in-house team and our commissioned rep gift sales force. RESPONSIBILITIES Sales Support: assist in managing the commissioned gift rep sales force, including attending seasonal gift shows. Prepare title presentations for in-house accounts. Oversee event orders and author orders. Coordinate with internal teams—including customer service, Marketing, Publicity, and Marketing Operations. Conduct industry research to build leads and help identify new growth opportunities. Maintain account terms and grow key group accounts. Manage sample mailings and sales materials, collaborate Trade sales support team. About Scholastic For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com. Some benefits that we offer: Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan) Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees Generous Parental Leave Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic. #LI-AR1 Qualifications HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational, analytical skills with attention to detail. Skilled in Microsoft Office—particularly Excel, Word, Powerpoint. Ability to work independently and prioritize workflow to meet critical deadlines. Self-motivated, disciplined, commitment to quality and strong team player. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change. Experience and Education: Experience: entry-level—experience in publishing or with a literary agent a plus Education: Associate’s Degree/College Diploma Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Sales Location Region/State: New York Compensation Range: Annual Salary: 52,000.00 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. EEO is the Law Poster EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision 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 97 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 We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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