Sales Representative, Higher Education in Vancouver

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. 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!

About the Role

As our Sales Representative for British Columbia, you'll build relationships with University professors, faculty, and bookstore managers across your territory, presenting Macmillan Learning's course materials and software as options for their courses. You'll plan and conduct on-campus sales calls, deliver sales materials and demos, and manage your accounts and pipeline through our CRM. Reporting to the Regional Manager, BC, you'll work closely with marketing, editorial, and customer success teams to support your territory and respond to customer needs.

Diversity Commitment

We know some talented people hesitate to apply when they don't check every box on a list. If this role has you excited and you believe you could do the work well, we want to hear from you, even if your path here doesn't match every requirement exactly. We're looking for people who care about our mission and bring their own perspective to the table. Different backgrounds, skills, and ways of working make us better at what we do.

What You'll Do

• You'll plan and conduct daily sales calls and on-campus visits across your assigned BC territory.
• You will meet with faculty and bookstore managers to learn about their courses offered and demo our software.
• You'll manage your customer information, sales opportunities, and pipeline through our CRM.
• You'll respond promptly to customer and internal requests by phone or email.
• You’ll plan your travel itineraries to make effective use of time across your territory.
• You’ll submit regular sales tracking and expense reports, and share feedback on market trends and competitor activity.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in direct sales.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a sales team.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working in a self-starting environment.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel regularly within your territory, including overnight trips.
• Proficiency with computers and standard business software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in publishing, education, or a related industry.
• Knowledge of or interest in working within an academic environment.

Salary Range

The base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 CAD. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Job Location

This role covers British Columbia. Because it requires regular presence in the territory, candidates must live within the Greater Vancouver area.

Travel

This role requires travel up to 40% of the time, including overnight trips to Vancouver Island and the BC interior.

Physical Requirements

Requires periods of close concentration. Must be able to multi-task, concentrate in an open office work environment. Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week as needed.

Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee's date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners of active employees.

Competitive pay and bonus plan, generous health benefits (medical, dental, vision), RRSP contributions, generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program, and much more!

About Macmillan Learning

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that inspires what's possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content, tools and services, we aim to make that a reality.

EEO Statement

At Macmillan Learning, we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds enrich our mission to improve lives through learning. We actively seek candidates who reflect a wide range of identities, experiences, and communities. 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.