Acquisitions Sales Representative - Oklahoma

Kendall Hunt Publishing • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • Remote

About The Position

Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a driven Acquisitions Sales Representative to join their team. This remote position involves interviewing professors and persuading potential author candidates to partner with the company. The role focuses on identifying business opportunities at colleges and universities, developing interactive and engaging educational materials, and making an impact on students' learning experiences. The company values employee growth, innovation, and strong ethics, aiming to serve the community by adapting to the evolving publishing industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to wear multiple hats and strong time management skills.
• Ability to effectively listen, ask questions, think creatively/critically, and close new business.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with professors, authors, team members, and internal employees.
• Proficiency in managing responsibilities that require substantial independent work while also engaging in team collaboration.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong desire to learn and ask questions.
• Drive to win and excel, seeking improvement.
• Persistence in overcoming challenges and ability to adapt and be flexible.

Nice To Haves

• Located in Oklahoma (Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman or Edmond) or Texas (Plano or Garland).

Responsibilities

• Interview professors and persuade author candidates to work with the company.
• Identify business opportunities at colleges and universities within the assigned territory.
• Develop interactive and engaging educational materials that meet student needs.
• Partner with talented educators to create impactful learning solutions.
• Call on and travel to different colleges and universities.
• Uncover new sales channels for current product lines or find new products to sell to current customers.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Handle substantial independent work while also engaging in team collaboration.
• Identify challenges and develop practical solutions in real-time.

Benefits

• Job Stability.
• Career Growth opportunities.
• Base Salary PLUS Bonus.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability.
• Generous company match on 401(k) plan.
• Profit sharing.
• 15 days PTO at hire.
• Paid holidays.
• Scholarship and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level