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Posted Apr 16, 2026

[Hiring] Specialist, Direct Field Sales Representative @Pearson

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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As a Pearson Education Sales Representative, you're on the front lines of driving teaching and learning innovation, and your role is crucial in helping 2/4-year college institutions meet their educational goals of access, achievement, and affordability, ultimately enhancing student success. • Sell effective and innovative digital, print, and service solutions that address challenges faced by students, faculty, and institutions. • Achieve or surpass territory sales targets by offering course-based solutions to faculty. • Accelerate the shift toward subscription-based materials to tackle student affordability and access challenges. • Collaborate with specialists and account executives to implement effective program-wide or institution-wide solutions. • Conduct impactful back-to-school campaigns that boost student engagement. • Collaborate with bookstores to drive sell-through. • Track and forecast in OneCRM (Salesforce.com). Qualifications • A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and successful work experience. • A minimum of 2 years of outstanding sales performance in the higher education market or a related industry. • Proficiency with Office tools, mobile technologies, computer applications, and business systems. Requirements • Determination and a strong desire to achieve results. • Optimism and a positive outlook. • Initiative-taking and self-direction. • A consistent track record of excelling in a fast-paced business environment. • Enthusiasm for investigating needs, solving problems, and meeting educational needs. • The ability to build trust-based relationships with customers and colleagues. • Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills. • Resilience and the ability to overcome challenges to achieve outcomes. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. • Collaboration skills, allowing you to interact and engage with others while working toward a common goal. • Analytical skills, enabling you to prioritize based on data and manage tracking toward goals. • Change agility, the ability to adapt quickly and lead others through change. • Learning agility, showing an aptitude for learning new technologies and skills. Benefits • A highly competitive base salary and uncapped bonus potential. • Coverage of all travel expenses. • An excellent benefits package. • Extensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities. • Promotional prospects spanning various positions and levels within sales management, marketing, editorial, digital solutions, and more. Company Description At Pearson, we offer a flexible work environment that values work-life balance. We believe that the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime is crucial to our culture and employee satisfaction.
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