New England Territory Sales Representative

Boston, MA

Job description

Are you self-motivated? Do you want to work for a company that is growing and striving to be the best in the industry? Bayard Inc. has an opening for a motivated individual to cover sales in New England. The right candidate will service an already established customer base and be able to grow new customers. Bayard’s trademark stands for editorial excellence and innovation at the service of demanding readers of all ages – from toddlers to teens, and young adults to seniors. Inspired by the Assumptionists, every one of our initiatives seeks to reflect and promote positive values rooted in the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of life.

New England Territory Sales Representative

This position is to provide sales representation for the Pflaum Publishing Group (division of Bayard, Inc) within the dioceses of New England and to grow sales of all products by providing an expanding presence to the Catholic Religious Education Market.

Basic Functions

To increase revenue for the Pflaum / Bayard Publishing Group within the territory

Actively pursue parish and school sales in the territory.
Develop territory plans and strategies and participate in the creation and execution of regional plans for an increase in sales for The Pflaum Gospel Weeklies—the principal product for Pflaum. To also develop plans for the Sacramental Preparation product and other products.
Develop and maintain the sales budget for the assigned territory.
Maintain good relations with the key diocesan personnel within the territory.
Coordinate events to develop new business and solidify existing business.
Attend catechist/teacher meetings that occur within the territory, and regional or national meetings as requested.
Exercise discretion and independent judgement with respect to sales within territory and the servicing of the territory.
Maintain a close working relationship with the inside sales representative who services the dioceses within the territory.
Hours: Full time

Additional job duties included but not listed. Job Description will be provided upon request.

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company paid Life and Short Term Disability Insurance
Critical Care Insurance
Accident Insurance
401K Plan

QUALIFICATIONS SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

The successful candidate will have minimum of two years successful sales experience and minimum of 3-5 years’ pastoral, catechetical, or parochial school ministry experience/knowledge. Knowledge of Excel, Word, and experience with contact management program. Good people, communication, and phone skills.

Proficient in English (both verbal and written communication), and ability to make group presentations is necessary.

This position requires the Sales Representative lives within the territory assigned and work out of their home. Current driver’s license required.

Submit cover letter and resume to Mike Raffio: michael.raffio@bayardinc.com.

EEO Statement

Bayard Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay
Commission pay

Application Question(s):

Bayard Inc. is a religious publisher primarily serving Catholic churches and schools. What experience / knowledge do you have that will help you succeed in this position?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Outside sales: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Travel is required within the territory.