Partner Inside Sales Representative

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. Forge relationships and exceed customers’ expectations using a consultative, solution-based approach .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $32 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a focus on the education sector, leveraging consultative approaches to build relationships and drive customer engagement. Proficient in virtual presentations and collaboration with sales teams to achieve business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inside Sales ExperienceSales Success in Education SectorSalesforce ProficiencyPresentation SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Outbound Sales CallsSales Strategy DevelopmentMarket ResearchCustomer Needs AssessmentSales Lead Identification

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicTeam Player MentalityGoal OrientedHighly CoachableAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Early LearningElementary EducationConsultative SalesCustomer OutreachVirtual Presentations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Forge relationships and exceed customers’ expectations using a consultative, solution-based approach
Collaborate with Outside Sales team members to drive site-based customer outreach and key market penetration
Secure new and repeat business through virtual appointments and outbound phone calls
Meet or exceed regular activity requirements
Partner with schools and childcare centers to assess emerging and ongoing needs
Host virtual product presentations for proprietary services, including Complete Classrooms®, professional development, and custom solutions
Conduct online research on local, state, and national trends and funding opportunities in early learning and elementary education
Work with department leadership to form and modify sales strategies
Partner with outside sales, retail, and professional services teams to support educators
Identify sales leads and collaborate with the sales force to support the market
Participate in weekly team meetings on department initiatives and strategies
Assist with special projects, including outside sales partnerships and national or state campaigns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Experience making high volume outbound sales calls in an Inside Sales and/or Outside Sales role is required
Preferred: strong track record of sales success within the EC and K–5 education sector
Preferred: deep familiarity with the education industry's dynamics and decision-making processes
Strong work ethic and team player mentality
Ability to perform outstanding work from home
Solid presentation skills and ability to speak to customer needs at all levels (teachers, administrators, directors)
Highly coachable with an eagerness to learn and accept feedback
Goal oriented and self-motivated with a personal desire to improve and succeed
Experience with Salesforce is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) preferred
Top-notch written and verbal communication skills
Excellent administrative and organizational skills
Great attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Uncapped commission structure
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
Flexible benefit options
Generous employee discount on products
Remote work arrangement
Work-from-home opportunity