Higher Education EdTech Solutions Consultant

Cengage; United States; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is hiring a Product Consultant to accelerate new business acquisition and digital adoption across national opportunities. You will partner with Solutions Specialists and Account Teams to deepen discovery, tailor solutions, and deliver compelling demonstrations that differentiate Cengage’s learning platforms.

You will translate customer needs into compelling narratives, stay current on discipline trends, and influence product roadmaps while collaborating with field teams and marketing.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise within the assigned academic discipline or 5–7 years in EdTech, higher education, curriculum, or related fields.
• Proven customer-facing experience with a track record in sales, pre-sales, consultative selling, or solution development.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a results-focused environment and support discipline-level sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced discovery, solution consulting, and tailored product demonstrations aligning Cengage platforms with instructional goals.
• Translate customer needs into compelling solution narratives to reinforce Cengage’s value.
• Represent Cengage as a lead presenter at conferences, events, and large academic gatherings.
• Mentor Solutions Specialists and Account Directors on discipline insights, demo practices, and competitive differentiation.

Skills

Sales experience

Presentation skills

Digital fluency

Collaboration

Travel up to 50%

Discipline expertise

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Cengage is hiring a Product Consultant to accelerate new business acquisition and digital adoption across national opportunities. You will partner with Solutions Specialists and Account Teams to deepen discovery, tailor solutions, and deliver compelling demonstrations that differentiate Cengage’s learning platforms.

You will translate customer needs into compelling narratives, stay current on discipline trends, and influence product roadmaps while collaborating with field teams and marketing.