Founded in 2012 and recently named one of the nation’s fastest-growing private businesses by Inc. Magazine, RedShelf is a Chicago-based EdTech company helping to make education both more affordable and more effective through the use of digital learning materials. Partnering with more than 400 content creators nationwide, we provide leading-edge digital learning tools and an end-to-end Content Delivery System for effortlessly distributing those materials.

Job Summary:

The Business Development Representative, Business Accounts is responsible for developing & growing partnerships with both content creators and businesses while contributing to the success of RedShelf For Business sales.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Generating new partnerships via in-person visits and remote correspondence with the goal of developing partnerships and widening RedShelf's digital distribution of learning materials
• Optimizing existing partnerships in your territory with the goal of providing a focused and personalized experience, while maximizing sales of RedShelf products and exceeding sales targets
• Facilitating product understanding and engagement through consistent contact and updates on new products and offers
• Effectively gathering market feedback and industry intelligence, while reporting your experiences, challenges, and progress to the organization

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration on Excel skills and a CRM software
• Strong understanding of API solutions and SaaS market
• Ability to build & manage a large book of business
• Ability to succeed independently and as part of a team
• Available for travel to customer visits and industry trade shows and events
• 2-3 years of experience in a sales role

Other Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge and appreciation of the corporate learning and professional development landscape, learning materials, digital publishing and SaaS experience
• Background and/or experience in educational technology, and/or publishing
• Comfort and/or experience in a fast-paced, growing environment
• Ideal candidate is self-sufficient and highly motivated, self-directed and possess high energy and a passion for RedShelf
• Comfortable operating in a new sales vertical & untapped market

Why RedShelf?

RedShelf prides itself on maintaining an informal but fast-moving, hard-working, entrepreneurial culture. Our team members are smart, innovative, and passionate about improving education through digital technology.

We offer the best of both worlds: the energy and opportunity of a rapidly-growing organization, coupled with the stability of an extensive client base, strong financial backing, and proven track record of success. In addition to a forward-thinking environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth, our team members enjoy competitive compensation and benefit packages.

RedShelf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, individuals with a disability, veterans, and others who would enrich the diversity of RedShelf are encouraged to apply.