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Pearson is hiring an Advanced Specialist, Sales. The role involves creating innovative sales solutions to meet the needs of educational institutions, instructors, and students, with a strong emphasis on maintaining and growing a sales pipeline through both in-person and virtual engagements while promoting an inclusive company culture. The position requires frequent local travel and is based in either the Bay Area, CA or Greater Los Angeles, CA.

Highlights

Meet or exceed sales quotas by selling course-based solutions to decision-makers.
Develop and manage a competitive sales pipeline using data and marketing intelligence.
Conduct onsite visits and virtual selling to progress and close sales opportunities.
Collaborate with local partners and cross-functional teams to sustain a strong pipeline.
Utilize effective selling techniques including pre-call planning and questioning strategies.
Maintain expert knowledge of Pearson technologies, using promotional tools to maximize outreach.
Possess at least 3 years of successful sales experience driving pipeline growth, preferably in new share gain.
Proficient in productivity and business tools such as virtual meeting platforms, Salesforce, and Tableau.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Compensation ranges from $95,000 to $105,000 annually plus eligibility for sales incentives.

Advanced Specialist, Sales (San Francisco, CA or Los Angeles, CA)) Full Description

Join Us in Transforming Education!

We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making our workplace more innovative and vibrant. People are at the heart of what we do, and we are unwavering in our commitment to providing a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

Position Overview:

The learner is at the center of everything we do. Your role will involve crafting innovative sales solutions to address the challenges faced by institutions, instructors, and students today, all while contributing to and promoting Pearson's inclusive culture.

We're seeking 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 role where this person must be located within the geography that it is serving, combining in-house sales work with fieldwork, which requires frequent travel (approximately 75% local travel). This person MUST live in the Bay Area, CA or Greater Los Angeles, CA area.

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 marketing intelligence
Open, move, and close win opportunities through 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 that are documented through rigorous 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 move opportunities through the pipeline
Demonstrate teamwork by sharing best practices and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an inclusive and diverse 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
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 in College Publishing is the perfect fit for you. If you're interested in changing the way the world learns, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location.

The full-time salary range for this role is $95,000 - $105,000

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

Applications will be accepted through 3/28/26. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

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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

Original Job Description

Join Us in Transforming Education!

Position Overview:

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 marketing intelligence
Open, move, and close win opportunities through 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 that are documented through rigorous 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 move opportunities through the pipeline
Demonstrate teamwork by sharing best practices and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an inclusive and diverse 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
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

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location.

The full-time salary range for this role is $95,000 - $105,000

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

Applications will be accepted through 3/28/26. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

#LI-JH1

Job: Sales
Job Family: GO_TO_MARKET

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