Business Development Representative – Hoffman Estates (Hybrid)
Scholastic, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States
THE OPPORTUNITY
Help Schools Build Stronger Readers
Scholastic is seeking a motivated
Business Development Representative (BDR)
to help expand access to our trusted literacy and instructional solutions. In this role, you will be the
first point of contact with prospective schools and organizations , introducing educators and leaders to programs that support student learning and literacy development.
If you enjoy connecting with people, uncovering opportunities, and contributing to meaningful educational outcomes, this is an opportunity to build a career in sales while supporting Scholastic’s mission of helping children become lifelong readers and learners.
RESPONSIBILITIES What You’ll Do
Conduct
high-volume outbound outreach
to schools, districts, and organizations through phone, email, and digital channels to generate new leads.
Introduce Scholastic’s literacy and instructional solutions to
decision‑makers such as administrators, literacy coordinators, and program directors .
Lead
initial discovery conversations
to understand program needs, funding sources, timelines, and decision processes.
Qualify leads
based on defined criteria to identify strong sales opportunities.
Schedule and confirm
high-quality meetings for the Inside Sales team
and provide clear discovery notes.
Track and document outreach activity and insights in the
CRM system .
Partner with Inside Sales Representatives to ensure
smooth handoffs and coordinated follow‑up .
Meet or exceed
activity, lead generation, and pipeline goals .
About Scholastic Why Join Scholastic?
Opportunity to
build a career in sales with a mission‑driven organization
Work with products that support
literacy and learning for students
Collaborative and supportive
inside sales team environment
Exposure to
multiple education solutions and markets
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
Qualifications HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
What We’re Looking For
Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
2+ years of sales development, inside sales, or customer‑facing experience preferred.
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
Ability to manage
high‑volume outreach and follow‑up in a fast‑paced environment .
Experience using
CRM systems and sales tools .
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Interest in
education, literacy, or mission‑driven work
is a plus.
Time Type: Full time
Job Type: Regular
Job Family Group: Marketing
Location Region/State: Illinois
EEO Statement 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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Scholastic is seeking a motivated
Business Development Representative (BDR)
to help expand access to our trusted literacy and instructional solutions. In this role, you will be the
first point of contact with prospective schools and organizations , introducing educators and leaders to programs that support student learning and literacy development.
If you enjoy connecting with people, uncovering opportunities, and contributing to meaningful educational outcomes, this is an opportunity to build a career in sales while supporting Scholastic’s mission of helping children become lifelong readers and learners.
RESPONSIBILITIES What You’ll Do
Conduct
high-volume outbound outreach
to schools, districts, and organizations through phone, email, and digital channels to generate new leads.
Introduce Scholastic’s literacy and instructional solutions to
decision‑makers such as administrators, literacy coordinators, and program directors .
Lead
initial discovery conversations
to understand program needs, funding sources, timelines, and decision processes.
Qualify leads
based on defined criteria to identify strong sales opportunities.
Schedule and confirm
high-quality meetings for the Inside Sales team
and provide clear discovery notes.
Track and document outreach activity and insights in the
CRM system .
Partner with Inside Sales Representatives to ensure
smooth handoffs and coordinated follow‑up .
Meet or exceed
activity, lead generation, and pipeline goals .
About Scholastic Why Join Scholastic?
Opportunity to
build a career in sales with a mission‑driven organization
Work with products that support
literacy and learning for students
Collaborative and supportive
inside sales team environment
Exposure to
multiple education solutions and markets
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
Qualifications HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
What We’re Looking For
Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
2+ years of sales development, inside sales, or customer‑facing experience preferred.
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
Ability to manage
high‑volume outreach and follow‑up in a fast‑paced environment .
Experience using
CRM systems and sales tools .
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Interest in
education, literacy, or mission‑driven work
is a plus.
Time Type: Full time
Job Type: Regular
Job Family Group: Marketing
Location Region/State: Illinois
EEO Statement 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.
EEO is the Law Poster
EEO Scholastic Policy Statement
Pay Transparency Provision
#J-18808-Ljbffr