Strategic Government & Higher-Ed Partnerships Lead

Pearson; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational technology company in Canada seeks a Strategic Sales Executive for International Higher Education. The ideal candidate will lead partnerships with governments, universities, and enterprises, driving complex, high-value deals. Requirements include over 5 years of sales experience, engagement with C-level stakeholders, and proficiency in CRM tools. The role provides a salary range of $100,000 - $140,000 annually, alongside benefits and a sales incentive plan. Applications are open until December 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with enterprise sales, particularly in EdTech or SaaS.
• Comfortable engaging with C-level and senior government stakeholders.
• Experience in managing complex, high-value deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional and government sales engagements from start to finish.
• Engage high-level stakeholders to develop trusted advisory relationships.
• Design and execute growth strategies for high-value accounts.

Skills

Enterprise closing experience

Project management skills

Communication skills

Public sector procurement processes

Fluency in English

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

MS Office

G-Suite

Job description

An educational technology company in Canada seeks a Strategic Sales Executive for International Higher Education. The ideal candidate will lead partnerships with governments, universities, and enterprises, driving complex, high-value deals. Requirements include over 5 years of sales experience, engagement with C-level stakeholders, and proficiency in CRM tools. The role provides a salary range of $100,000 - $140,000 annually, alongside benefits and a sales incentive plan. Applications are open until December 31, 2025.