OCLC · 1 day ago
Sales Library Services Consultant - PA/NY
OCLC is a technology company focused on connecting libraries and making knowledge accessible worldwide. The Library Services Consultant is responsible for developing and executing sales strategies for OCLC products and services within assigned territories, aiming to achieve and surpass sales goals while maintaining positive relationships with members.
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Responsibilities
Achieve, or exceed, agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within assigned territory
Develop and execute a territory plan to exceed organizational expectations
Present, promote and sell products/services using solid account/opportunity plan to create solution demand from existing and prospective members
Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential members to meet their needs
Establish, develop and maintain positive business and member relationships
Responsible for in-depth knowledge of the library landscape and applications of services, product line potential, and customers of the library or group (end-users)
Communicate results and findings from sales calls, conferences, and meetings through established reporting mechanisms to contribute to market research and product development
Performs related and/or additional position responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales position requires at least 3-5 years direct field sales experience
Excellent public speaking, writing, interpersonal and relationship-building skills are a must
Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills are a must
Ability to identify, create, and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and Salesforce
Ability to relate credibly to teaching faculty, library administrators, library collections staff, cataloging and systems staff
Due to the nature of this position extensive travel is required (i.e., 60 - 80% of the time)
Preferred
MLS or MBA with experience in the information industry or with library automation is a plus
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Fitness facility reimbursement benefit
Company
OCLC
OCLC, a non-profit cooperative of libraries, uses cloud-based infrastructure to connect libraries to manage and share the world’s knowledge.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-11-24
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