Specialist, Sales

Pearson • Trenton, NJ • 1h ago

Specialist, Sales, this role aligns to industry level title of Territory Manager.

At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it's one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology - and each other to surpass these boundaries - we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global, large and small.

Ideal candidates would reside in Massachusetts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

100% Territory Sales:

Manage, renew and find new business for a specific geographic region.

Outbound calling and prospecting.

Provide customer solutions and presentations - on the phone and occasionally in person.

Close new sales and renewals over the phone.

Overcome objections and resolve concerns.

Attend local events and tradeshows to support territory growth

Forecast monthly, quarterly and end of year.

Work with the Onboarding and Support teams to improve customer satisfaction

Complete assigned certifications to understand the platform and the customer experience.

Position will travel 20% to 30%

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge and Experience:

Must have a proven track record of making your number

Must have impressive presentation skills

Must be detail driven and organized

Capable of managing multiple clients

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred.

Minimum of 5-10 years sales experience preferred.

Sales or sales support experience in the education or learning products market a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Performance driven and results oriented

Work well under heavy sales pressure

Enjoys working with others

Self-motivated-able to work independently to achieve individual sales goals

Excellent oral, written, time management and presentation skills

Certifications a plus

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 California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

Minimum full-time salary range is between $65,000 - $70,000.

This position is eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan, and information on benefits offered is here.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, June 12th, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

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Who we are:

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.

Job: Sales

Job Family: GO\TO\MARKET

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type:

Req ID: 24482

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