Field Sales Manager

Aspen Publishing • , (Multiple States)

6d • $71,700 - $112,400 • Remote

About The Position

Aspen Publishing is seeking one (1) Field Sales Manager to be a part of a growing Sales team. This position is 100% remote and must be located in the Mid-Atlantic (NY, NJ, DE, PA). You will partner with members of the Sales, Marketing, and Editorial teams while selling all products in the legal education portfolio, tracking business, adhering to metrics, and providing world class customer service. We are looking for a Field Sales Manager who is passionate about legal and educational publishing sales – is that you?

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
• 2-5 years of Sales experience preferably in legal and/or academic sales
• Experience developing and qualifying leads
• Ability to work with CRM to manage and maintain an accurate customer data base, Zoho a plus
• Ability to demo technology products both in person and virtually
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and adapt presentations to meet audience needs
• Ability to manage a large client base across a large geographic territory
• Consistent achievement of sales quotas
• Willing to travel domestically on a regular basis (up to 50% during the selling season)
• Expertise in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required
• Proactive self-starter with hands-on approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast paced, changing environment
• Ability to meet deadlines in a consistent and accurate manner
• Demonstrated ability in working independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Zoho a plus

Responsibilities

• Achieve annual territory sales goals
• Generate leads and close sales for adoptable electronic and print publications with law school faculty
• Work with Institutional Sales Manager to increase Institutional Sales and drive adoption of Aspen’s institutional products such as Aspen Learning Library, PracticePerfect, Digital Bookshelf, and Inclusive Access
• Maintain Aspen Publishing’s strong position in the law school market by ensuring continuity of business
• Master print and electronic product content for Aspen Publishing and competitor titles, and share market intelligence and sales techniques with colleagues
• Explain concepts clearly and adapt presentations to meet audience needs
• Respond to customer requests quickly and professionally.
• Submit weekly school visit reports, including projections of adopted business
• Update and maintain faculty and bookstore contact management system, including information on courses taught and books used
• Ensure timely and accurate submissions of sales reporting and metrics
• Participate in biannual sales meetings, as well as external conferences (Association of American Law Schools Annual Conference and other meetings) as directed
• Build strong relationships with Legal Education purchase influencers, including Academic Deans, Academic Support coordinators, Registrars, authors, and faculty
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• health and dental plans
• generous paid time off and holidays
• 401k with employer match
• voluntary programs to cover all of life’s eventualities, from accidents to critical illness and pet insurance

What This Job Offers

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