Sales Assistant

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 is a fast-paced, high profile position, supporting the Sr. Vice President of Trade Sales.  From administrative tasks, to sales reporting, this role works with every department within Trade and is perfect for a motivated, detail-oriented, and independent person who wants to learn about Children’s publishing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and distribute weekly sales reports and analysis to Leadership team, including seasonal updates.

Coordinate and plan three national sales conferences a year; including organizing and running a weekly meeting, creating agenda, organizing conference, maintaining attendee list, creating and distributing meeting materials, maintaining budget, etc.

Send agenda and notes for two Sales Review meetings a month—coordinate with SVP Trade Sales.

Update terms of sales of sale, including meet comp agreements and stock offers. Create and distribute laydown contracts.

Communicate Sales feedback to publishers in monthly call reports. Field Publisher requests for sales data, business reviews, and partner with marketing on sales assets.

Maintain new rep set up and account coding in Oracle, approve invoices in Catalyst

Administrative assistance for SVP Trade Sales including calendar management, arranging business travel, managing expense reports, etc.

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.

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.

• Professional demeanor—phone skills, excellent interpersonal skills with ability to relate to staff members at all levels.

• 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 but office experience preferred

Education: Associate’s Degree/College Diploma

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.

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