About the role#
Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking Higher Education Inside Sales Interns to build sales skills and foster relationships with our authors. This role offers experience in consultative sales within the publishing industry. We offer a flexible schedule that accommodates your classes and extracurricular activities.
What you'll do#
- Plan your week by working directly with a Managing Editor and Acquisitions Editors.
- Assist with meetings and interviews to identify business opportunities.
- Recruit college professors to become authors.
- Generate leads for outside sales through cold calling, author referrals, and bookstore contacts.
- Seek referrals for potential authors and adopters.
- Manage sales and relationships with assigned authors, including up-selling to maximize sales.
- Initiate and manage the revision and reprint process, including coordinating contracts and production.
- Maintain detailed notes and next steps in CRM software for all prospective and existing publications.
What you'll need#
- Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Interest in pursuing a career in sales.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and a competitive nature.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to hold yourself accountable through personal motivation and leadership.
- Understanding of the importance of a positive customer experience.
- Coachability, as no previous sales or publishing experience is required.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Dubuque, Iowa, starting in Summer 2027.
- The role is full-time and paid at 15.00 per hour.
- Work modality includes both on-site and remote options.
About Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company is a privately held educational publisher founded in 1944. The company produces over 10,000 print and digital titles for classrooms. It focuses on the preK-12 and higher education markets. The business employs 336 people and operates out of Dubuque, Iowa.
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