Children's Book Publisher Startup Sales Mgr – wfh remote, part-time+, flexible hours, +commission

HELP US CHANGE CHILDREN'S LIVES. You will initially be responsible for driving fundraising sales to elementary school PTAs for Active Literature, (www.ActiveLiterature.com), adding pre-schools in the future. You will be asked to participate in brainstorming product and marketing ideas that will make your job easier and more successful . With your help, we anticipate rapid growth throughout 2026. Company Descriptions Active Literature is a technology-based children's book publishing startup based out of Andover, Massachusetts. The company has developed a unique platform to get children excited about reading by making them the main character and hero. Already boasting its first multi-award-winning book, the company is launching in February and needs your help in order to take-off in our key exposure area: fundraising at elementary schools. Helping children through joy is how we work. Role Description You will be the 6th person in as we position ourselves to explode after our February launch. Beginning our sales efforts, you will connect directly with our pta contacts as well as cold-creating new ones. Participation in at least one pta fundraising trade show would be helpful but not required. You should be comfortable telling us what product or policy changes will help you succeed. We do have contacts providing phone numbers and asking to be contacted and those should be at the top of your list. Honesty and integrity is a must. Plenty of home office support. Ideal candidate is highly organized and can make calls, take calls, and send e-mails from home. Having elementary-aged kids is a plus and connections with multiple PTAs and understanding how they work is a big plus. Qualifications • service-oriented • computer literate (Word, Email, Excel, Calendar) with proficiency • Hubspot or equivalent proficiency • a self-starter with VERY STRONG WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS • detail-oriented • able to maintain accurate records • able to communicate effectively (using proper grammar) with PTA members, teachers, and principals • sales experience • experience selling to PTAs is a big plus • having current PTA contacts is a huge plus We have to go contract until after we launch and build our infrastructure. While we can't yet pay you what you are worth, as our growth explodes, yours will, too. This role is based in the Andover, MA, area and will be primarily remote work. We are looking for someone who has experience in and is good at building relationships. $20 per hour to start plus commission. Bonus eligible. When we take off, you will, too. Hiring Company: Active Literature Why Work at This Company? Change children's lives in a growing startup opportunity. Join others with the same passion for helping kids and get rewarded for it. What to do if you want this job: Resume and salary history Include a cover letter stating why you want the job and why we should choose you! (You should do that for any job you really want.) Job Type: Contract Pay: From $20.00 per hour Application Question(s): • Do you have PTA experience? Experience: • sales: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job