Educational Sales Representative

Ellis Music Company is a family‑owned business specializing in school music instrument rentals, sales, and repairs across VT & NH. We are seeking a personable, detail‑oriented outside sales professional to manage and grow our school accounts. You’ll deliver and pick up instruments and supplies along an established route, building relationships with educators, generating sales, and ensuring outstanding client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Support & Relationship Building
  – Serve as primary contact for music educators, administrators, and school staff
  – Proactively communicate about orders, repairs, returns, and billing
  
• Delivery & Logistics
  – Load, unload, and transport instruments/supplies in a company cargo van
  – Keep van clean, organized, and report maintenance needs
  – Follow established routes and schedules reliably
  
• Account Management & Sales
  – Document all transactions and resolve any issues with customer service staff
  – Track school‑owned instruments in repair and monitor their status
  – Identify and act on opportunities to upsell and grow revenue
  
• Collaboration & Flexibility
  – Work independently with minimal supervision
  – Pitch in with team duties or cover colleagues when needed
  

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications:
  – Bachelor’s in music/music education or equivalent experience
  – Valid driver’s license with clean record
  – Familiarity with musical instruments and supplies
  
• Skills & Attributes:
  – Excellent communication (in person, phone, email, text)
  – Strong organization, time management, and problem‑solving
  – Attentive to detail and customer needs
  – Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly
  – Professional appearance (e.g., dress slacks and collared shirt)
  – Basic computer literacy (POS/inventory systems)
  

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
  
• Paid holidays & time off
  
• Company‑sponsored health insurance
  
• SEP‑IRA retirement plan
  
• On‑site training
  
  

To Apply:
Send your cover letter & resume to jobs@ellismusic.com
or mail to Ellis Music Company, Attn: David Ellis, P.O. Box 437, Bethel, VT 05032

We look forward to your application!