Sales Assistant

NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a fast-paced high profile position supporting the Sr. Vice President of Trade Sales. From administrative tasks to sales reporting this role works with every department within Trade and is perfect for a motivated detail-oriented and independent person who wants to learn about Childrens publishing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and distribute weekly sales reports and analysis to Leadership team including seasonal updates.

Coordinate and plan three national sales conferences a year; including organizing and running a weekly meeting creating agenda organizing conference maintaining attendee list creating and distributing meeting materials maintaining budget etc.

Send agenda and notes for two Sales Review meetings a monthcoordinate with SVP Trade Sales.

Update terms of sales of sale including meet comp agreements and stock offers. Create and distribute laydown contracts.

Communicate Sales feedback to publishers in monthly call reports. Field Publisher requests for sales data business reviews and partner with marketing on sales assets.

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Administrative assistance for SVP Trade Sales including calendar management arranging business travel managing expense reports etc.

About Scholastic

For more than 100 years Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are at school at home and in their communities by creating quality content and experiences all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories characters and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling childrens books literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines and award-winning entertaining childrens media. As the worlds largest publisher and distributor of childrens books through school-based book clubs and book fairs classroom libraries school and public libraries retail and online and with a global reach into more than 135 countries Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading themselves and the world around them. Learn more at .

Some benefits that we offer:

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)

• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions

• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees

• Generous Parental Leave Program

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

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HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational analytical skills with attention to detail.

• Skilled in Microsoft Officeparticularly Excel Word Powerpoint.

• Professional demeanorphone skills excellent interpersonal skills with ability to relate to staff members at all levels.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize workflow to meet critical deadlines.

• Self-motivated disciplined commitment to quality and strong team player.

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.

Experience and Education:

Experience: Entry level but office experience preferred

Education: Associates Degree/College Diploma

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race religion color sex pregnancy national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further all personnel actions (such as compensation tuition aid benefits transfers promotions and dismissals company-sponsored training social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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