K-12 Growth Leader - National Sales Strategy

TrulyHired; United States; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a dynamic Head of K-12 Sales & Growth to lead the US K-12 business with remote/hybrid flexibility. You will own the national growth strategy, drive state adoption initiatives, and build a high-performance sales organisation across districts and states.

This leadership role requires deep K-12 knowledge, proven state adoption experience, and the energy to execute multi-year plans that deliver measurable commercial outcomes and customer impact.

Qualifications

• Senior commercial leadership experience in K-12 education or closely adjacent markets.
• Proven success leading large, geographically distributed sales teams through growth, transformation, and complex market dynamics.
• Direct experience developing and winning state adoption opportunities, including multi-year planning, stakeholder engagement, and competitive positioning.

Responsibilities

• Own the national sales strategy for Pearson's K-12 business across states and priority markets.
• Develop and execute multi-year strategies for state adoptions and major district pursuits.
• Lead, coach, and develop a large national sales organisation with a culture of ambition and accountability.
• Grow market share by understanding competitive position and expanding customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership

K-12 Education

Sales Leadership

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pearson is seeking a dynamic Head of K-12 Sales & Growth to lead the US K-12 business with remote/hybrid flexibility. You will own the national growth strategy, drive state adoption initiatives, and build a high-performance sales organisation across districts and states.

This leadership role requires deep K-12 knowledge, proven state adoption experience, and the energy to execute multi-year plans that deliver measurable commercial outcomes and customer impact.