Independent Sales Representative - Scholastic

About the role

As a Jostens Independent Sales Agent (1099), you are highly motivated and interested in building your own business. You are entrepreneurial in nature and want more out of life than just a job. We welcome applicants from throughout the nation and are open to relocation for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Grow your business through customer development within your territory.
• Sign new business, develop prospects, gain market share, and increase sales of Jostens products.
• Lead relationships and work effectively with school administrations, organizations and their advisors, teachers, students, and coaches.
• Represent the Jostens brand and shared values of accountability to customers, unwavering integrity, responsibility and respect for those we serve.

Opportunities

• A proven business model with a track record of longstanding success.
• Opportunity to be a top sales performer, business owner and community leader.
• A defined marketing territory with prospects within a geographic territory.
• Professional development and resources available to facilitate your success.
• Industry leading products and educational programs.
• Marketing and advertising support, including digital and social media support.
• Competitive compensation and incentive structure.

Requirements

• Relevant and proven sales and/or sales management experience (consultative, educational, B2C).
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated success developing new business and maintaining customer relationships through great customer focus.
• Highly disciplined and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated personal accountability for your own success and development.
• Regional/territory and national travel required (percentage varies dependent on territory location and demographics).

Independent Sales Representative Business Requirements

• Creating and maintaining an independent business office.
• Hiring, retaining, and compensating an office and sales staff as needed.
• Complying with all applicable laws associated with the services performed for Jostens.
• Responsibility for all business expenses, including but not limited to travel to facilitate sale.
• Full terms and conditions of the Independent Sales Representative relationship will be set forth in a contract between Jostens and the representative.

About Us

Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean.