ECA Recruiters is seeking an Outside Sales Representative for a higher education publishing and EdTech company covering Kansas City, MO and the surrounding territory.
This is a field-based consultative sales role calling on professors, faculty members, and higher education decision-makers at colleges and universities. The position is most active during the spring and fall semesters, with more flexibility to work from a home office during summer and holiday breaks.
First-year total income is expected to be $85,000+, including a $70,000 base salary plus $15,000–$20,000+ in bonus potential. Second-year bonus potential is typically $25,000–$35,000.
The role also includes mileage reimbursement, full business expenses, and excellent benefits.
The territory includes Kansas City, MO and the surrounding area. Candidates should be comfortable with field-based sales activity and approximately 20% overnight travel during the spring and fall semesters, or about six weeks per semester.
In this role, you will build relationships with professors and higher education contacts, present course materials and learning solutions, manage a defined territory, and help drive adoption of publishing and EdTech resources across college and university accounts.
Qualified candidates should have:
This is a strong opportunity for a motivated sales professional who enjoys consultative selling, relationship building, and working within the higher education market.