Book Fair Coordinator

Job description:

Book Fair Coordinators are responsible for scheduling Blue Ribbon Book Fairs and SciZooka STEM Shops. A Book Fair Coordinator is the primary liaison between Blue Ribbon and the host organizations we support (Schools, non-profits, and ultimately, local families). The position requires strong support skills to ensure fundraising goals are achieved, and to maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction. The main goals are to schedule new events, plan/conduct quality events, attain fundraising targets per event and increase revenue at subsequent events and develop long term relationships with our customers. Key motivations include: being passionate about helping children become better readers and learners, understanding the need for academic fundraisers for schools and non-profits, and a strong desire to be a part of an entrepreneurial company with the opportunity to build a long lasting territory. The position is based in the home, and successful Book Fair Coordinators will travel locally to support fundraising efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Effectively organize and service a customer territory to include contacting customers, scheduling Book Fair events, servicing Book Fair events and rescheduling future events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships on behalf of Blue Ribbon with each assigned customer.
• Plan for, and complete, pre-event and on-site visits to customers in a timely and effective manner.
• Assist the event sponsor in the successful planning of events through to successful completion of the event.
• Volunteer training; as well as providing guidance, assistance and copy for the pre- advertising and promotion of the event.
• Maintain current, accurate records of individual activity within assigned territory.
• Prepare and submit all weekly field reporting requirements to the company including schedule activity reports, mileage logs, commission sheets, etc. on a timely and accurate basis.
• Stay knowledgeable and up-to-date on developments in the education marketplace.
• When appropriate, meet with Reading/Media Specialists, teachers, principals, PTA/PTO's, school districts, and other community leaders who might assist in future growth; and participate in our events to further promote events at the local/county level.
• Manage, coordinate, attend and conduct presentations at conventions, exhibits, trade shows, etc. as offered by management.
• Previous successful experience in revenue generation and customer service.
• Previous experience working or volunteering in a school environment.
• Experience and/or aptitude for planning, organizing, and managing events.
• Experience and/or aptitude for advertising, merchandising, e-commerce and use of point-of-sale retail devices
• Business-oriented, entrepreneurial mind-set; flexible to new challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and management of multiple priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including oral presentations.
• Basic computer skills, with access to a computer and email.
• Excellent customer service skills: persuasive, friendly, patient, courteous, and helpful.
• Strong work ethic; and proven time management and paperwork skills (including ability to be prompt and on-time for appointments and events).
• Professional attire, appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time in a local assigned market area.
• Ability to work occasional family night events and other flexible schedules as assigned.
• Personal automobile available for business use (depending on territory), with evidence of acceptable levels of auto insurance.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift materials weighing up to 30 lbs.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience working with schools and non-profits?

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Required)

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: On the road