Higher Education Sales Consultant - Reno-Nevada
Kendall Hunt, Reno, NV, United States
Overview
Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a driven Higher Education Sales Consultant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who excels at building relationships, exceeding goals, and communicating effectively. You will develop and maintain lasting partnerships with college professors, using your sales and communication skills. The position requires living in or near the Reno, Nevada area and involves seven weeks of overnight travel per semester, alternating with weeks working from your home office and spending a full week on college campuses. It is your job to interview, listen for business potential, and persuade select candidates to work with your company by partnering with experts in their field. You are the driver and decision maker who calls and travels to different colleges and universities in your territory to identify business opportunities, interview professors, and persuade author candidates that have what it takes to become Kendall Hunt authors. We want to partner with talented educators in charge of lower-level, higher-enrollment courses to develop more interactive and engaging materials that solve the needs of their students and can make an impact in their college career and in the difference they make in the world in the future. Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing emphasizes its values and collaboration. The company continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies, and extending its services across the country and beyond. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. Why Kendall Hunt?
We understand it’s more than just a job. The benefits an employer offers can be as appealing as the job itself. Responsibilities
Takes initiative and works independently with an entrepreneurial mindset, solving problems and applying strong critical thinking. Learns quickly, asks questions, and engages with diverse subject matter. Drives to win and excels, continually seeking improvement in a dynamic market. Persists through challenges with adaptability and flexibility. Listens effectively, asks questions, thinks creatively/critically, and closes new business with prospective customers. Communicates clearly and professionally with professors, authors, team members, and internal staff. Manages multiple priorities with attention to detail and strong customer service; wears multiple hats and maintains time management. Identifies challenges and develops practical real-time solutions to enhance satisfaction and streamline processes. Balances independent work with team collaboration to achieve individual sales success and contribute to the team. Holds a bachelor’s degree and enjoys campus work, as the role involves spending substantial time on college campuses in the territory. Maintains a valid driver’s license and driving record in accordance with company policy. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Willingness to travel seven weeks per semester and spend significant time on college campuses within the assigned territory. Benefits and Additional Information
Job stability and opportunities for career growth within a family of companies. Base salary plus bonus; eligibility for profit sharing and 401(k) company match. Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. PTO, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and bachelor’s degree. HRDept@kendallhunt.com Equal Opportunity Employer
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Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a driven Higher Education Sales Consultant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who excels at building relationships, exceeding goals, and communicating effectively. You will develop and maintain lasting partnerships with college professors, using your sales and communication skills. The position requires living in or near the Reno, Nevada area and involves seven weeks of overnight travel per semester, alternating with weeks working from your home office and spending a full week on college campuses. It is your job to interview, listen for business potential, and persuade select candidates to work with your company by partnering with experts in their field. You are the driver and decision maker who calls and travels to different colleges and universities in your territory to identify business opportunities, interview professors, and persuade author candidates that have what it takes to become Kendall Hunt authors. We want to partner with talented educators in charge of lower-level, higher-enrollment courses to develop more interactive and engaging materials that solve the needs of their students and can make an impact in their college career and in the difference they make in the world in the future. Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing emphasizes its values and collaboration. The company continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies, and extending its services across the country and beyond. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. Why Kendall Hunt?
We understand it’s more than just a job. The benefits an employer offers can be as appealing as the job itself. Responsibilities
Takes initiative and works independently with an entrepreneurial mindset, solving problems and applying strong critical thinking. Learns quickly, asks questions, and engages with diverse subject matter. Drives to win and excels, continually seeking improvement in a dynamic market. Persists through challenges with adaptability and flexibility. Listens effectively, asks questions, thinks creatively/critically, and closes new business with prospective customers. Communicates clearly and professionally with professors, authors, team members, and internal staff. Manages multiple priorities with attention to detail and strong customer service; wears multiple hats and maintains time management. Identifies challenges and develops practical real-time solutions to enhance satisfaction and streamline processes. Balances independent work with team collaboration to achieve individual sales success and contribute to the team. Holds a bachelor’s degree and enjoys campus work, as the role involves spending substantial time on college campuses in the territory. Maintains a valid driver’s license and driving record in accordance with company policy. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Willingness to travel seven weeks per semester and spend significant time on college campuses within the assigned territory. Benefits and Additional Information
Job stability and opportunities for career growth within a family of companies. Base salary plus bonus; eligibility for profit sharing and 401(k) company match. Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. PTO, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and bachelor’s degree. HRDept@kendallhunt.com Equal Opportunity Employer
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