Junior Library Guild (JLG) helps schools and libraries across the country connect young readers with high-quality books that inspire lifelong reading. For decades, librarians have relied on JLG’s curated collections to build engaging, diverse collections for students and communities.

We are continuing to expand our Inside Sales team in Dublin, Ohio and are looking for motivated, coachable sales professionals who enjoy building relationships, creating opportunities, and succeeding in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

This is an in-office, outbound sales role with strong coaching, clear expectations, visible performance metrics, and significant earning potential for high performers.

Why Join JLG?

• Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting literacy and education
• Established customer base and nationally recognized brand
• Collaborative, team-oriented sales environment
• Structured coaching and professional development
• Clear opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation with uncapped commissions
• Strong culture of accountability, support, and recognition

Growth & Career Development

We strongly believe in developing talent from within. The majority of our current sales leadership team began their careers in frontline sales roles at JLG and were promoted internally over time.

Representatives receive ongoing coaching, call feedback, sales training, and development support designed to help them strengthen consultative sales skills and grow professionally. High performers have opportunities to advance into senior sales, training, and leadership positions.

About the Role

This is a proactive outbound sales position based in our Dublin, Ohio office. Representatives are responsible for developing new customer relationships, managing sales opportunities, and supporting existing library customers through consultative conversations and consistent follow-through.

Success in this role comes from:

• strong communication skills
• consistent prospecting activity
• resilience and adaptability
• effective follow-up
• coachability
• and a competitive, self-driven mindset

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable making outbound calls, and wants to develop professionally within a structured sales organization.

What You’ll Do

• Prospect and develop new customer relationships with schools and libraries
• Manage and grow a pipeline of sales opportunities
• Conduct outbound calls and email outreach to generate business
• Support customer renewals and identify opportunities for expansion
• Learn customer needs and recommend subscription solutions
• Maintain accurate CRM records and follow-up plans
• Participate in coaching, training, and team collaboration
• Contribute to a positive, accountable, high-performance team culture

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of sales, customer-facing, or relationship management experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a goal-oriented sales environment
• Competitive, coachable, and resilient mindset
• Ability to stay organized and follow through consistently
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Dynamics, or similar tools is a plus
• Interest in consultative outbound sales

Schedule Options (In-Office)

• Mon–Thu: two days 8AM–5PM and two days 10AM–7PM; Fri: 8AM–5PM
• Mon–Thu: 10AM–7PM; Fri: 8AM–5PM
• Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM

Schedules are designed to support outreach across multiple time zones.

Travel: Up to 10% for conferences and events.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $48,000 plus uncapped commission and bonus opportunities
• On-target earnings: approximately $90,000
• Top performers regularly exceed $100,000 annually
• Brand-new Dublin, Ohio Inside Sales Center
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match (vests after three months)
• Employee discounts
• Team contests, incentives, lunches, and recognition programs