Higher Education Sales Consultant - Tampa, FL

About the role

Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a driven Acquisitions Editor to join their team. The ideal candidate will live in or near Tampa, Gainesville or Orlando, FL and will spend seven weeks traveling per semester, alternating with weeks working from home and visiting college campuses.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting partnerships with college professors through interviews and presentations.
• Identify and persuade select professors to work with Kendall Hunt Publishing by showcasing the benefits of being a publisher.
• Interview professors to assess their expertise and potential for developing engaging educational materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with authors to ensure the creation of high-quality educational resources.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously, maintaining a high level of attention to detail and customer service.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and sales skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Desire to learn and engage with diverse subject matter.
• Drive to win and excel, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Persistence in overcoming challenges and adaptability.
• Effective listening and questioning skills, combined with creative and critical thinking.
• Proven ability to manage responsibilities independently while collaborating with teams.
• Experience spending time on college campuses.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of educational publishing and marketing.

Benefits

• Job Stability
• Career Growth
• Base Salary PLUS Bonus
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Grossly generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
• 15 days PTO at hire, plus paid holidays
• Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

Pay

• Base Salary PLUS Bonus

Schedule

• Seven weeks travel per semester, alternating with weeks working from home and spending a full week on college campuses.

Contact

To apply, please email HRDept@kendallhunt.com with your resume and cover letter. Kendall Hunt Publishing is an equal opportunity employer.