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About the Role

This role is for a driven individual who excels at building relationships, exceeding goals, and communicating effectively. The consultant will develop and maintain lasting partnerships with college professors, leveraging sales and communication skills. Responsibilities include identifying business opportunities, interviewing professors, and persuading author candidates to partner with Kendall Hunt Publishing to develop interactive and engaging educational materials for lower-level, higher-enrollment courses.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain lasting partnerships with college professors
Interview, listen for business potential, and persuade select candidates to partner with the company
Call and travel to colleges and universities in the territory to identify business opportunities
Interview professors
Persuade author candidates to become Kendall Hunt authors
Identify challenges and develop practical solutions in real-time
Manage responsibilities requiring substantial independent work while engaging in team collaboration

Requirements

Take initiative and work independently, demonstrating an entrepreneurial mindset
Actively problem-solve and utilize strong critical thinking skills
Possess a strong desire to learn, ask questions, and seek answers
Actively engage in diverse subject matter
Embrace a drive to win and excel, consistently seeking improvement
Show persistence in overcoming challenges, adapting and being flexible
Effectively listen, ask questions, think creatively/critically, and close new business
Communicate clearly and confidently with professors, authors, and team members
Handle multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously with high attention to detail and customer service
Demonstrate proficiency in managing independent work and team collaboration
Hold a bachelor's degree
Enjoy spending time on college campuses
Possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record

Skills

Relationship building
Goal achievement
Effective communication
Sales
Entrepreneurial mindset
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Learning agility
Questioning
Adaptability
Persistence
Active listening
Creative thinking
Closing new business
Time management
Attention to detail
Customer service
Independent work
Team collaboration

Location

San Antonio area
Austin area
Home office
College campuses (travel required)

Work Type

Travel (seven weeks per semester)
Home office work
On-campus work (full week alternating with home office)

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

Base Salary PLUS Bonus

Benefits

Affordable medical insurance
Affordable dental insurance
Affordable vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short term disability
Company paid long term disability
Generous company match on 401(k) plan
Profit sharing
15 days PTO at hire
Paid holidays
Scholarship reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on employees, innovation, and values for over 75 years.
The company expands its educational products, creates new companies, and extends services nationally and internationally.
Kendall Hunt is dedicated to growing with the public and adapting to the publishing industry.
Employees experience collaboration, friendliness, and a sense of purpose.
Customers, students, authors, and external contacts are top priority.
The company continuously uncovers new sales channels and finds new products for customers.

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer