Sales Representative (Cleveland)

OUR MISSION

Inspiring What’s Possible For Every Learner. Every great company has a culture that makes it unique; a compelling sense of purpose that drives people to show up to work each day. For Macmillan Learning, that purpose is to inspire what’s possible for every learner. We are energized by that mission and by our role as a positive force in education. We know that what we do makes a difference and we work everyday to unlock the potential of every learner, actively participating in each one’s educational life with our course materials and digital tools. As a privately‑held, family‑owned company, we provide our employees with the freedom to focus on what’s most important: the students.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Macmillan Learning, we're committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you're a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you'll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you're excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast‑paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you! Macmillan Learning is seeking a Sales Representative for our Cleveland, OH territory. The primary focus of this Sales Representative is to sell all Macmillan Learning solutions across assigned accounts. The objective of this position is to promote Macmillan Learning products—including courseware, study tools, eBooks, and reference materials—as required resources in courses where they best fit the curriculum at each campus. The Sales Representative will be initiating daily in‑person, on‑campus sales calls with college faculty, mainly, but also administrators and technology staff, and providing detailed follow‑up. This position is based in Cleveland, OH and it is expected that the incumbent will live within this area. We know that talented candidates sometimes hesitate to apply when they don't meet every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every requirement. We're looking for people who are passionate about our mission and can bring valuable perspectives to our work. Different experiences, skills, and approaches all have the potential to strengthen what we do. If this opportunity interests you, we'd love to hear how your unique background and abilities could contribute to our team’s success. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone can do their best work and where diverse viewpoints are valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply—we’re excited to learn about the different ways you might add value to our organization. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Travel to local college campuses selling educational software products and textbooks to faculty (40% overnight travel). Develop strong relationships with new and existing customers by demonstrating our products, recommending solutions, and providing service and support. Work collaboratively with your Regional Manager, regional product specialists, and marketing and editorial teams to help drive the sales of all existing products. Coordinate onboarding and training of digital products, act as the point person for ongoing training and support, complete First Day of Class presentations and communicate with specialists and RM for escalation of customer support cases. Use Salesforce to plan and complete your sales activities as well as maintain a current and accurate database of relevant information including accurate sales forecasting. Attend and actively participate in company meetings. Manage the expense budget allocated to perform job related responsibilities. Provide feedback on competition, market trends, and market reaction to our products. Manage heavy influx of emails on a daily basis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree. Ability to work independently as well as part of a sales team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to thrive in a self‑starting environment. A knowledge of and/or an interest in working in an academic environment. Detail‑oriented, organized and results‑focused. Proficiency with using technology and basic applications software. Comfortable presenting technology to individual instructors as well as to larger groups. A valid driver’s license is required with daily travel within territory including some overnight trips along with the ability to drive for long periods of time (up to 5 hours), depending upon the territory involved. Ability to travel—Attendance at national sales meetings and regional meetings is required (5 or more days). Ability and willingness to work more than 40 hours per week during the fall and spring selling seasons.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Direct outside sales experience preferred. Publishing or Higher Ed experience welcomed. Strong adaptability in fast‑changing markets, with the ability to identify and capitalize on new sales trends before they become mainstream. Passion for continuous learning and professional development, particularly in areas of sales innovation, technology adoption, and emerging market trends. Creativity in sales approach, utilizing data‑driven insights, AI‑powered tools, or new digital platforms to drive business growth.

SALARY RANGE

$65,000 - $75,000 per year.

EXEMPTION STATUS

Exempt.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to multi‑task, concentrate in an open office work environment, and travel occasionally. Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week as needed.

BENEFITS

Competitive pay and bonus plan Company Car Allowance Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, Election Day, and more!) Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program 100% employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance And much more! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background, geographical status and background, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education’s guidance. Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kanz