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Pearson · 16 hours ago

Specialist, Inside Sales

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$60K/yr - $70K/yr
date2+ years exp

Pearson is a company committed to making a positive impact in higher education. The Specialist, Inside Sales role focuses on selling innovative digital, print, and service solutions to address challenges faced by educational institutions and faculty.

BooksDigital MediaEdTechEducationHigher Education

Responsibilities

Achieving or surpassing territory sales targets
Accelerating shift toward subscription-based materials
Collaborating with specialists and account executives
Executing impactful back-to-school campaigns
Collaborating with bookstores to drive sell‑through
Tracking and forecasting in OneCRM (Salesforce.com)
Engaging with faculty via virtual meetings, phone calls, and email
Connecting with at least 15 faculty members daily
Maintaining accurate tracking and forecasting in OneCRM
Partnering with enterprise-level sales teams
Developing territory and adoption-level strategic plans
Delivering technology sales presentations to faculty
Conducting technology training for students
Collaborating with customer success, SMEs, and operations
Implementing company initiatives
Staying current on Pearson products and platforms
Tracking market trends in the education sector
Sharing successful strategies with colleagues
Demonstrating commitment to DEI and lifelong learning

Qualification

Sales performanceSalesforce.com (OneCRM)Office tools proficiencyMobile technologiesAnalytical skillsPresentation skillsWritten communicationOral communicationTeam collaborationOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years of outstanding sales performance
Proficiency with Office tools, mobile technologies, and business systems
Strong determination to achieve results
Optimistic and positive mindset
Proactive and self‑directed work style
Ability to excel in fast‑paced environments
Enthusiasm for needs‑based selling
Ability to build trust‑based relationships
Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills
Resilience and ability to overcome challenges
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Collaborative approach to teamwork
Analytical and data‑driven decision‑making
Adaptability and comfort navigating change
Hunger for learning and quick adoption of new technologies

Benefits

Coverage of all business travel expenses.
Excellent benefits package.
Extensive training and ongoing development.
Promotion opportunities across sales, marketing, editorial, digital solutions, and more.

Company

Pearson

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Pearson operates as a media and education company that offers a wide range of services to its customers.
dateFounded in 1998
location
London, England, GBR
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.pearson.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1969-08-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Liav Even-Chen
Chief Financial Officer (Pearson Israel)
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Kim England
Vice President, Digital Employee Experience and Community Engagement
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