Now Hiring - Jostens - Sales Representative, JostensPIX

This role is truly a ground floor opportunity and you can be a part of the first sales team for JostensPIX, our new and innovative school photography program. As a sales representative for JostensPIX you will contribute to the growth of the JostensPIX division by driving acquisition of new customers in the elementary school market and providing exemplary customer service and account management within the defined territory. You will work from your home office and should plan up to 70% travel in your territory.

We are looking for a combination of:

• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• the ability to build strong professional relationships with customers and internal team members
• a competitive spirit and high energy
• a passion for the customer
• a strong business acumen, and
• a set of professional values consistent with Jostens corporate values.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
New Business Development

• New customer acquisition and opportunity development
• Developing relationships with prospects

Account Management

• Current customer expansion and account management
• Developing broad based relationships to position JostensPix solution

Territory Management

• Territory planning, performance assessment and administrative responsibilities to ensure Jostens executes effectively for the customer.

Internal Customer Development

• Establish relationships with internal team to support rapid growth

JostensPIX Learning and Development

• Partner with internal team to continually develop program and create efficiencies and best practices to run a successful HUB

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field
• 2+ years of sales and/or marketing experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Financial acumen and skill regarding profit and loss, planning/forecasting, budgeting and reporting
• The ability to build strong professional relationships with customers and internal team members
• Strong computer competence with proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Sales skills and the ability to harness relationships with school officials that choose JostensPIX as their schools official photographer

Preferred:

• Understanding of the elementary school market
• Advanced consultative sales skills

Celebrating over 120 years of business, Jostens has been a part of local communities, working with K-12 schools, colleges and universities, teams and affiliation groups. Representatives from Jostens touch thousands of schools and groups every day, working to make a difference with products and services that recognize accomplishments and help people tell their stories. These products, along with resources for educators, yearbook curriculum and services to help motivate and inspire like Jostens Renaissance and Commitment to Graduate (C2G) are all designed to contribute to a positive and rewarding school experience. As a household name and leading brand in our market, we are passionate about being the most trusted partner in celebrating moments that matter. We are a mid-size company with a small company feel, allowing us to move fast and explore innovative ideas.

Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.