Pearson

Makes learning tools and runs certification exams

Advanced Specialist, Sales - Business & Economics

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

Three or more years of successful sales experience, including demonstrated ability to build, manage, and close a pipeline of opportunities, ideally with a focus on competitive share gain.
Experience selling within the Business & Economics higher education market or related education services and solutions environments.
A proven track record of achieving results in a fast-paced, goal-oriented sales environment.
Strong consultative selling, relationship-building, and strategic account management skills.
Ability to identify customer needs and develop solutions that create value for customers and the business.
Strong analytical and technology skills, including experience with customer relationship management systems, virtual presentation platforms, sales analytics tools, and business systems such as Salesforce and Tableau.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales targets through successful adoption of course-based and digital learning solutions within Business & Economics programs.
Build, manage, and advance a strong pipeline of competitive opportunities using market intelligence, customer insights, and data-driven prioritization.
Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities through in-person campus engagement and virtual selling strategies.
Execute disciplined sales strategies and account plans that drive market share growth and long-term customer value.
Develop trusted relationships with instructors, department leaders, and institutional decision-makers by understanding their goals, challenges, and evolving instructional needs.
Deliver compelling presentations, consultative recommendations, and tailored solutions that align Pearson offerings to customer objectives.
Use selling techniques including pre-call planning, strategic questioning, and opportunity management to advance deals through the sales pipeline.
Represent Pearson’s portfolio of learning solutions with strong product, platform, and market knowledge.
Partner with local teams and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen pipeline development, customer engagement, and sales execution.
Maintain disciplined pipeline management and accurate customer relationship management reporting to support forecasting and business planning.
Leverage sales tools, analytics platforms, and customer insights to improve efficiency, prioritization, and sales effectiveness.
Share best practices and support team success.
Achieve or exceed sales and competitive market share goals.
Develop and convert a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
Engage customers and build strategic relationships effectively.
Execute sales consistently and maintain pipeline discipline.
Collaborate effectively across internal and external partnerships.

Desired Qualifications

A strategic and customer-focused mindset with strong business acumen.
Strong learning agility and enthusiasm for digital learning solutions and evolving education technologies.
Resilience, adaptability, and comfort navigating change and ambiguity.
Strong organization, time management, and territory planning skills.
A collaborative approach and positive contributions across cross-functional partnerships.

This Advanced Specialist, Sales role partners with colleges and universities to identify customer needs, drive courseware and program adoption decisions, and deliver innovative learning solutions that improve learner outcomes and support institutional success.

The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of sales success, strategic selling capability, and the ability to build trusted relationships with educators and institutional stakeholders.

This role requires a highly motivated, customer-focused individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces data-driven selling, and is passionate about the evolving role of digital learning solutions in higher education.

It’s a hybrid sales role that combines virtual engagement and field-based selling. Candidates must reside within the territory they support (East Region) and should expect frequent travel within their assigned geography.

What You’ll Do

Drive Strategic Sales Growth

Meet or exceed weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales targets through the successful adoption of course-based and digital learning solutions within Business & Economics programs
Build, manage, and advance a strong pipeline of competitive opportunities using market intelligence, customer insights, and data-driven prioritization
Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities through a blend of in-person campus engagement and virtual selling strategies
Execute disciplined sales strategies and account plans that drive market share growth and long-term customer value

Build Strong Customer Partnerships

Develop trusted relationships with instructors, department leaders, and institutional decision-makers by understanding their goals, challenges, and evolving instructional needs
Deliver compelling presentations, consultative recommendations, and tailored solutions that align Pearson offerings to customer objectives
Utilize effective selling techniques including pre-call planning, strategic questioning, and opportunity management to advance deals successfully through the sales pipeline
Represent Pearson’s portfolio of learning solutions with strong product, platform, and market knowledge

Collaborate and Execute with Excellence

Partner closely with local teams and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen pipeline development, customer engagement, and sales execution
Maintain disciplined pipeline management and accurate CRM reporting to support forecasting and business planning
Leverage sales tools, analytics platforms, and customer insights to improve efficiency, prioritization, and sales effectiveness
Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment by sharing best practices and supporting team success

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured by:

Achievement or exceedance of sales and competitive market share goals
Development and conversion of a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
Effective customer engagement and strategic relationship building
Consistent sales execution and pipeline discipline
Strong collaboration across internal and external partners

What You Bring

3+ years of successful sales experience with demonstrated ability to build, manage, and close a pipeline of opportunities, ideally with a focus on competitive share gain
Experience selling within the Business & Economics higher education market or related education services and solutions environments
Proven track record of achieving results in a fast-paced, goal-oriented sales environment
Strong consultative selling, relationship-building, and strategic account management skills
Demonstrated ability to identify customer needs and develop solutions that create value for customers and the business
High level of self-motivation, initiative, and accountability with an entrepreneurial mindset
Strong analytical and technology skills, including experience with CRM systems, virtual presentation platforms, sales analytics tools, and business systems such as Salesforce and Tableau
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Preferred Attributes

Strategic and customer-focused mindset with strong business acumen
Strong learning agility and enthusiasm for digital learning solutions and evolving education technologies
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable navigating change and ambiguity
Highly organized with strong time management and territory planning skills
Collaborative team player who contributes positively across cross-functional partnerships

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location.
The full-time salary range for this role is $85,000 - $115,000.

This position is eligible to participate in Pearson’s sales incentive plan. Information on benefits can be found here.

Applications will be accepted through 10/31/26. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

About the Company

Pearson

Makes learning tools and runs certification exams

Pearson makes learning materials and runs assessments for students, educators, employers, and professionals, combining digital courseware with qualifications that verify knowledge and skills. Its MyLab and Mastering platforms pair college content with practice activities and tools that let instructors track progress. The business also supports online schools, English learning, professional certification, and workforce training, with products used in classrooms, workplaces, and testing centers. It earns money from courseware sales, digital subscriptions, assessment fees, and contracts with education institutions and employers. Pearson traces its roots to 1844 and is headquartered in London.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Covent Garden, United Kingdom
Founded: 1844

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