Now Hiring - Excelligence Learning Corporation - Manufacturing Account Manager/Outside Sales in Bakersfield, CA

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Account Manager-Educational Sales

[please apply online] Company: [please apply online] School Supply is a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of educational products. We are looking for a self-motivated experienced field sales professional to join our high energy team. This person will sell and manage territories in the Los Angeles, area consisting of preschools, elementary schools, after-school programs and other appropriate channels which will involve building client relationships and managing existing client relationships within our markets.

We offer a rich compensation structure with competitive base salary, commission plan and bonus potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for sales revenue and margin performance within an assigned geography.
• Generate sales utilizing a variety of sources including familiarity with the territory, research, company catalog and website.
• Call on existing and new clients on a daily basis to establish and maintain relationships.
• Promote all of the company products and services in relation to particular account needs.
• Implement special programs as necessary.
• Travel to customer locations as necessary.
• Meet with Directors and Staff to demonstrate and promote products through workshops, in-service and educational programs.
• Propose applications of products based on curriculum and understanding of particular needs.
• Prepare, set up and break down materials for conferences.
• Work closely with Director/Owner in completing a new center opening

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, plus a minimum of 3-5 years of sales experience or early childhood (industry) experience with an interest in the rapidly growing early childhood industry.

Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,500.00 - $71,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• B2B sales: 3 years (Required)
• Business development: 3 years (Required)
• Outside sales: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road