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At Scholastic Canada, we embrace and celebrate diversity in our people, products and ideas. A diverse workforce and inclusive, supportive workplace are central to our success, enabling us to ensure that our books are reflective of the children and families we serve and to deepen our relationships with customers, colleagues, and communities. We welcome all applicants, and strongly encourage individuals from groups who are marginalized and underrepresented in the publishing industry to apply. Please see here for more information about our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Current Opportunities
Sales Manager, Independents (English and French Market), Library, and Special Sales (Toronto, ON – Hybrid)
New Business Acquisition Representative
An opening exists in the School Markets Division for the position of New Business Acquisition Representative reporting to the Supervisor, Strategic Partnerships.
Work Location: This position is based out of our Markham location at 175 Hillmount Road. Our team is currently working on a flexible hybrid basis, working out of the office as needed.
Primary Responsibilities
• Conduct a high volume of phone outreach, meeting daily outbound call volume and talk time, engaging in meaningful sales conversations with schools that do not have active partnerships with Scholastic, establishing updated contacts, new partnerships and facilitating new account creation within the corporate database.
• Attain seasonal and annual targets for new business acquisition, ensuring consistent lead qualification criteria are met by prospective and new customers.
• Maintain detailed documentation of sales conversations and customer touch points within Salesforce.
• Once bookings are secured, conduct a warm referral to the territory Book Fair Consultant or Book Club Customer Service for confirmation and planning support.
• Continually develop deep knowledge of all Scholastic business channels, associated challenges and opportunities, and provide feedback and insights for future customer incentives and offers.
• Represents Scholastic in-person at various meetings and conferences as required.
• In collaboration with the Systems Database Administrator, ensure accuracy with current customer and account information as well as sales / service records (including CASL compliancy).
• Effectively handle objections using defined processes and support materials.
• Actively participate in Coaching Program, with the intention of ongoing learning and skill development.
• Participates in virtual or in person weekly sales meetings and bi-annual sales conferences and other meetings as required.
• Other duties/special projects as requested.
Qualifications
• Post-secondary diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years inside sales or coordinator experience.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• This role requires a motivated, results-driven sales professional with exceptional communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel within defined areas.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours based on business needs and time zone of prospect schools.
• Intermediate knowledge Microsoft Office programs.
• Entry level knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM software.
Some of the benefits we offer
• Competitive compensation package
• Health and Dental Benefits
• RRSP Program
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Employee discounts on Scholastic books and merchandise
Interested applicants are asked to forward a copy of their resume by July 8, 2025 to:
Human Resources Division
E-mail: resumes@scholastic.ca
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Sales Manager, Independents (English and French Market), Library, and Special Sales
An opening exists in the Trade Division for the position of Sales Manager, Independents (English & French), Library and Special Sales reporting to the Sales Director.
Work Location: This position works out of our Toronto downtown office located at 2 Bloor Street West. Our team is currently splitting time at the office and at home. Expectation is that the office is this person’s primary work location, with flexibility for some days at home.
Primary Responsibilities
Sales & Analytics
• Lead the Independents (English and French), Library, and Special Sales rep team to drive sales growth through effective communication, coaching, and mentoring
• Champion our customers’ needs and communicating areas of change, concerns, and improvements to divisional leadership and other internal stakeholders such as Customer Service, Finance, Supply Chain and Operations
• Set performance objectives, business priorities and bonus targets in collaboration with Sales Director
• Work with Sr Data Analytics Manager to optimize tools to help analyze sales performance and provide quick metrics
• Direct and participate in (as needed) account sales calls to execute sales and marketing strategies to maintain Scholastic’s status as a primary vendor partner with our accounts across Canada.
• Help to establish and maintain a team culture that centers DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) from both an interpersonal and strategic perspective
• Collaborate with other divisional leaders to build upon best practices for the division’s DEI goals, recruitment, onboarding, training, and annual performance reviews
• Work with Sales Director on CRM implementation
Sales Conference & Trade Shows
• Jointly manage the planning, organization, and execution of Canadian sales conferences, in partnership with Sr Manager of Marketing
• Attend US trades sales conferences as needed (virtual)
• Direct and assist with planning annual and regional shows and conventions as required (Gift Show, Book Fairs, OLA, Word on the Street, Salons du livre in Quebec)
Marketing
• Collaborate with Marketing and Publicity team leaders to develop and implement strategic plans that support our retail partners’ DEI initiatives and secure optimal placement for our authors and illustrators.
• Analyze results for programs and adjusting the scope and focus of plans when needed
• Work with sales representatives to build co-op budgets and analyze for effectiveness
• Remaining up to date with retail and product sell-through trends related to the children’s publishing industry (English and French) and communicating all relevant information internal teams
• Other duties as required
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, marketing, and/or other relevant fields; post-secondary education is preferred but equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership and people management experience; experience managing a hybrid team is an asset.
• Professional fluency in both French and English with knowledge of the French Immersion and Quebec markets.
• Passionate about children’s literature and media with a connection to Scholastic’s values and Credo
• Experience with creating sales strategies with the ability analyze situations strategically and functionally.
• Robust understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) with the ability to apply these principles in order to connect with diverse communities, cultivate meaningful relationships with different demographic groups and broaden the quality of representation within the Canadian children’s media landscape.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, BNC Sales Data/ CataList, Book Manager and comfortable learning about vendor portals
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills; adaptable, detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage conflicting deadlines effectively.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
Some of the benefits we offer:
• Competitive compensation package
• Health and Dental Benefits
• RRSP Program
• Paid time off between December 25 and January 1
• Employee discounts on Scholastic books and merchandise
Interested applicants are asked to forward a copy of their resume and cover letter by July 1, 2025 to:
Human Resources Division
E-mail: resumes@scholastic.ca
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