Inside Sales Representative

The Role:

At Discount School Supply, we're more than just a company-we're a leading innovator, enriching learning experiences one educational environment at a time! Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Online Shops" for five consecutive years, we are the go-to destination for top-quality early childhood education products. Our mission? To impact childhood learning by empowering educators to make learning fun! Why Join Us? Are you a driven, energetic, and results-focused inside sales professional looking for an exciting opportunity? Our dynamic sales team is expanding, and we want YOU to be a part of it! As an Inside Sales Representative, you'll play a crucial role in prospecting, building relationships, and growing revenue with both new and existing customers. If you're passionate about education, sales, and making a real impact, this is your chance to shine! What You'll Do Identify and win new business opportunities through proactive outreach and strategic sales efforts focused on early education, multi-segment customers Develop strong, lasting relationships with customers and create tailored growth strategies for existing accounts Make outbound calls and connect with key decision-makers in the early childhood education space Surpass sales targets by consistently exceeding daily, weekly, quarterly and yearly activity benchmarks Champion our innovative products and solutions, helping educators and childcare providers bring learning to life What You Bring 2+ years of proven sales success in Early Childhood Education (required) 3+ years of Inside Sales experience with a track record of hitting and exceeding goals (required) A passion for business development, from uncovering leads to closing deals A high-energy, self-motivated, and goal-oriented mindset-you thrive in a fast-paced environment! Excellent communication and relationship-building skills-you know how to connect and engage with customers A team-player attitude-you enjoy collaborating and celebrating wins together Teaching experience a plus What We Offer Competitive salary + performance-based bonus plan Unlimited growth potential-we invest in your success! An innovative, collaborative, and fun work environment If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level and be a part of a company that's making a difference in education, apply today! Let's transform the future of early childhood learning-together! *If located near our Shelton, CT office, you may be required to work full-time, onsite.* Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $26.92 - $30.28 per hour

What we are looking for:

• Experience in sales or customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and results-driven

Responsibilities:

• Prospect and qualify new sales opportunities
• Conduct research to identify potential customers
• Maintain accurate records in CRM

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities