Job Description

Join Us in Transforming Education!

We believe inclusion is fundamental to making our workplace more innovative and vibrant. People are at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to providing an engaging environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

Position Overview:

The learner is at the center of everything we do, and bringing more learners into the Pearson ecosystem is key. This role seeks those learners that are not yet part of our ecosystem, identifies needs, and delivers innovative sales solutions to address the challenges faced by institutions, instructors, and students today.

We want individuals with a proven track record of success and the ability to consistently meet and exceed goals. An enthusiastic interest in digital media and its applications in learning is essential. This is a hybrid sales role and must be located within the geography it serves, combining in-house sales and field work, which could require frequent travel. Candidates must have experience in Nursing education services and solutions go-to-market.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this role is:

Minimum full-time salary range is between $90,000 - $95,000.

This role is eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan. Information on benefits is here.

Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed weekly/ monthly/ seasonal sales quotas based on selling course-based solutions to decision-makers that result in competitive bookings
• Develop a strong pipeline of competitive opportunities using data and market intelligence
• Open, move, and close win opportunities in the pipeline through a blend of physical site visits and virtual selling
• Work collaboratively with local partners to develop and drive a strong, unique pipeline each season
• Employ effective selling techniques, including pre-call planning, a compelling opening, and productive questioning strategies that lead to successful closes documented through rigorous and regular pipeline management
• Maintain expert knowledge of Pearson technologies and offers, using promotional materials and tools to maximize outreach and optimize customer interactions that yield results
• Exhibit strong questioning and presentation skills that successfully advance opportunities through the pipeline
• Demonstrate teamwork by sharing best practices and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an inclusive environment
• Cultivate positive, productive relationships with external customers and internal partners and colleagues

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years successful sales experience driving and managing a pipeline, ideally focused on new share gain
• High achievement and a proven track record of excelling in a fast-paced work environment
• High aptitude for seeking and closing new customers, including investigating, creating, and fulfilling customer needs
• Entrepreneurial spirt and self-motivation in delivering successful go-to-market activities
• Technological and data analytics proficiency, including experience with productivity and efficiency software tools and business systems like virtual presentation/ meeting platforms, Salesforce Tableau
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

If you're passionate about education, possess a competitive spirit, and have a strong desire for achievement, you may discover that a career at Pearson is the perfect fit for you. If you're interested in changing the way the world learns, we'd love to meet you.

Applications will be accepted through Dec 31st, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job: Sales

Job Family: GO\TO\MARKET

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 22021

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