Higher Ed Inside Sales Specialist — Education Tech & Access

Pearson

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Inside Sales to expand digital, print, and service solutions for higher education, engaging faculty via virtual meetings, calls, and emails. The role targets at least 15 faculty contacts daily using consultative sales techniques while coordinating with enterprise teams to promote Inclusive Access and related services.

This full-time position emphasizes education-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 2 years of exceptional sales performance in the higher education market.
Proficiency with Office tools, mobile technologies, computer applications and business systems.

Responsibilities

Engage with faculty through virtual meetings, phone calls, and email exchanges.
Connect with at least 15 faculty members daily using consultative sales techniques.
Demonstrate organizational and follow-up skills with strong forecasting.
Maintain accurate tracking and forecasting using OneCRM (Salesforce).
Collaborate with enterprise account-level sales to promote Inclusive Access and services.
Develop strategic plans at territory and adoption levels.
Deliver technology sales presentations to faculty and conduct technology training for students.
Collaborate with customer success, subject matter experts, and operations to ensure high faculty satisfaction.