Higher Education Special Market Sales Representative (Advanced Associate)

Pearson • United States,

3d • $45,000 - $60,000 • Remote

About The Position

This role partners with faculty, administrators, and campus stakeholders to identify customer needs, drive courseware and program adoption decisions, and deliver innovative digital, print, and service solutions that improve learner outcomes, expand affordability, and support institutional success. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to build a career in consultative sales and education technology. The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills, curiosity, and a proactive approach to learning. You will be expected to manage your daily workflow independently, contribute to team goals, and continuously develop your sales and industry expertise. This is a primarily remote/home-based inside sales role with limited travel, including occasional campus visits and national meetings. Relocation is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
• 1–2 years of sales, customer-facing, or related professional experience; higher education or education technology experience is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and follow through on commitments
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Curiosity and willingness to learn consultative selling techniques and industry knowledge
• High level of initiative, accountability, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, virtual presentation platforms, and related business tools, including generative AI
• Proven ability to adapt, solve problems, and contribute to team success in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed territory revenue and subscription targets by expanding adoption of Pearson’s digital, print, and service solutions across assigned accounts
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of competitive opportunities using market intelligence, customer insights, and disciplined sales execution
• Accelerate the adoption of subscription-based and Inclusive Access solutions that improve student affordability and access
• Execute key selling cycles, including back-to-school campaigns, to increase student engagement and drive market share growth
• Develop trusted relationships with faculty, department leaders, and institutional stakeholders by understanding their instructional goals and challenges
• Engage customers through virtual meetings, phone, and email using consultative selling techniques to uncover needs and recommend tailored solutions
• Deliver presentations, product demonstrations, and student-facing technology training that support successful adoption
• Collaborate with campus bookstores and administrators to maximize sell-through and implementation success
• Partner closely with Account Executives, Customer Success, subject matter experts, and operations teams to support program-wide and institution-wide opportunities
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting in Salesforce (OneCRM)
• Develop territory and adoption-level plans to prioritize opportunities and maximize results
• Stay current on Pearson’s products, platforms, capabilities, and higher education market trends
• Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment by sharing insights and supporting continuous learning

Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding
• Robust training
• Ongoing professional development
• Competitive benefits
• Opportunities for advancement across sales, leadership, marketing, product, and other functions
• Sales Incentive Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree