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Pearson Virtual Schools, formerly Connections Education and a division within Pearson, is a leading provider of accountable, high-quality virtual education solutions for K-12 stude

Higher Education Sales Representative – Specialist

Location

New Jersey

Posted

21 days ago

Salary

$55K - $75K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Higher Education Sales Representative – Specialist

Pearson

• Meet or exceed territory revenue and subscription targets by expanding adoption of Pearson’s digital, print, and service solutions across assigned accounts • Build, manage, and advance a strong 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 compelling 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 disciplined pipeline management and accurate forecasting in Salesforce (OneCRM)

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
  • 3+ years of successful sales experience, ideally in higher education or a related industry
  • Proven track record of achieving results in a fast-paced, goal-oriented sales environment
  • Strong consultative selling, relationship-building, and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to identify customer needs and align solutions that create value
  • High level of curiosity, willingness to learn, initiative, accountability, and follow-through
  • Strong analytical and technology skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, virtual presentation platforms, and related business tools, including generative AI
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Competitive benefits
  • Opportunities for advancement

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