Higher Education Special Market Sales Representative (Specialist)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_onPreston Funeral Home, Dickinson Street, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, 25301, United States
This position serves as a strategic partner to faculty, administrators, and campus stakeholders, dedicated to identifying customer needs and driving the adoption of innovative digital, print, and service solutions. The role exists to improve learner outcomes, expand affordability, and support institutional success by leveraging data-driven selling and consultative techniques. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, building trusted relationships with educators and decision-makers to accelerate the adoption of subscription-based and Inclusive Access solutions.
As a primarily remote inside sales professional, you will engage customers through virtual meetings, phone, and email, delivering compelling presentations and product demonstrations. Success in this role involves collaborating closely with Account Executives, Customer Success teams, and campus bookstores to maximize sell-through and implementation success across assigned accounts.
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. As the world's lifelong learning company, we are dedicated to helping educators and institutions improve access, affordability, and student success.
Joining our team offers the opportunity to shape the future of higher education while building a rewarding career in consultative sales. We provide comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for advancement across sales, leadership, marketing, product, and other functions.
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.
Work model: Remote
Preston Funeral Home, Dickinson Street, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, 25301, United States
Charleston, West Virginia
Positive, proactive, and self-directed approach; Passion for education and digital learning innovation; Strong organizational and time-management skills; Resilience and persistence in overcoming obstacles; Collaborative mindset and commitment to inclusive teamwork; Adaptability and learning agility in a changing market.
Skills: Microsoft Office, CRM Systems, Virtual Presentation Platforms, Generative Ai, Salesforce, Onecrm.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
