Higher Education Executive Sales Specialist, Business & Economics (South East)

About the role

This ESS 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Skills

• Strategic and customer-focused mindset with strong business acumen
• 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

Benefits

Actual compensation will vary based on experience, skills, and geographic location. 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.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $85,000- 115,000. This position is also eligible to participate in a Sales Incentive program.

Schedule

FULL_TIME