Account Manager

Do you thrive in building relationships and have a passion for the education industry? Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a results-oriented Account Manager to join our team! This remote position offers the flexibility to work from home in the Toronto, Canada area, with travel required approximately 50% of the time. It's your job to interview, listen for business potential, and persuade select candidates to work with your company by partnering with experts in their field. At Kendall Hunt Publishing, as an Account Manager, you're the driver and decision maker. You call and travel to different colleges and universities in your territory to identify business opportunities, interview professors, and persuade author candidates that have what it takes to become Kendall Hunt authors. We want to partner with talented educators in charge of lower-level, higher-enrollment courses to develop more interactive and engaging materials that solve the needs of their students and can make an impact in their college career and in the difference, they make in the world in the future. Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing? Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Today Kendall Hunt continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies, and extending its services across the country and beyond. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Kendall Hunt is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community. When you work at Kendall Hunt you immediately notice the collaboration, friendliness, and a sense of purpose amongst our employees. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. Characteristics of Who KH Looks For in an Account Manager - You are... A top performer that's used to going above and beyond the minimum expectations Competitive, highly organized, and self-driven Comfortable and disciplined enough to work from your home office Someone who has "been there" bringing sales experience from any industry that will translate into success with us Someone who holds a bachelor's degree, and enjoys spending time on college campuses, because in this job, you'll be spending a lot of time on college campuses in your territory You must live in Toronto, Canada, or the surrounding area You must hold a valid driver's license Why Us? We Understand It's More Than Just a Job! Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one's life. Work is part of a person's identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself. Kendall Hunt offers - Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for over 75 years Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles - many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies Base Salary PLUS Commission. Healthcare stipend 15 days of PTO at hire, plus paid holidays All applicants must have a valid driver's license and bachelor's degree. Send your resume, cover letter along with what your salary requirements are to: An Equal Opportunity Employer