Inside Sales Representative

Pearson Sales Representative

At Pearson, we hold the belief that education is the key to success, and we are actively seeking passionate sales leaders who share our commitment to making a positive impact in the realm of higher education. If you embody a positive attitude, a proactive approach, and a genuine enthusiasm for driving educational innovation, we warmly invite you to consider joining our team. Our overarching mission is to support educational institutions in realizing their goals of accessibility, achievement, and affordability, ultimately fostering student success. As a Sales Representative, your role will be pivotal in expanding Pearson's array of digital, print, and service solutions tailored to professional disciplines. To thrive in this role, we're looking for individuals with a strong drive for achievement, a proven track record of consistently surpassing goals, comfort in navigating digital platforms, and a heartfelt passion for education. Here at Pearson, we highly value your contributions to our team and offer competitive compensation that takes into account factors such as your skill set, level of experience, and geographic location. In accordance with various state regulations, the salary range for this position falls between $40,000 and $56,000 including commission opportunities. Additionally, you'll have the chance to participate in our sales incentive program, and we provide a comprehensive benefits package. 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 the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows : Minimum full-time salary range is between $40,000 and $50,000. This position is eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan, and information on benefits offered is here.

As a Sales Representative at Pearson, your responsibilities will encompass :

• Engaging with faculty members through virtual meetings, phone calls, and email exchanges.
• The target is to connect with at least 15 faculty members daily using consultative sales techniques that lead to successful partnerships.
• Demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and follow-up capabilities.
• Maintaining accurate and timely tracking and forecasting using OneCRM (Salesforce.com).
• Collaborating closely with enterprise account-level sales professionals to promote Inclusive Access and additional services.
• Developing strategic plans at both the territory and adoption levels.
• Delivering effective technology sales presentations to faculty and conducting technology training sessions for students.
• Collaborating seamlessly with customer success teams, subject matter experts, and operations to ensure the highest faculty satisfaction.
• Implement company initiatives within your sales territory.
• Staying up to date with Pearson's products, platforms, and capabilities.
• Remaining informed about developments in the educational industry and market trends.
• Fostering collaboration by sharing successful strategies and tactics with colleagues at the district, regional, and national levels.
• Demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning while actively supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Your key accountabilities will involve :

The qualities we seek in our ideal candidate encompass :

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If you're enthusiastic about the opportunity to shape the future of higher education and are eager to join a team of like-minded professionals, we wholeheartedly encourage you to apply and become a valued member of the Pearson family. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on education. Applications will be accepted through November 8th, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

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.