Professional Development Product Specialist

Pearson; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Professional Development Specialist to design and manage impactful training programs. This role is essential in aligning professional development initiatives with curriculum offerings, ensuring that educators and professionals receive high-quality training that meets their needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in instructional design and training, coupled with exceptional communication and organizational skills. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming learning experiences and making a difference in the education sector. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in training and development or instructional design.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement professional development programs.
• Lead engaging training sessions and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on training materials.

Skills

Training and Development

Instructional Design

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Professional

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Job description

Our Organization

At Pearson, we are committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations.

Your Opportunity

The Professional Development Specialist role is a critical role within our organization, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing professional development programs aligned to curriculum offerings for the Career and College Readiness business. The ideal candidate has a genuine passion for helping others develop and grow professionally.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Design and create high-quality, customized instructional materials, training modules, and resources aligned to product offerings.
2. Drive sales of professional development offerings against annual revenue goal.
3. Maintain a breadth of knowledge of all product offerings delivered by the organization.
4. Assist in the preparation of proposals and bids to relevant customers.
5. Develop and price custom professional development for large scale implementations.
6. Ability to accurately forecast sales projections and monitor pipeline.
7. Lead engaging, interactive training sessions, ensuring content is effectively communicated and understood.
8. Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and webinars as needed.
9. Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through surveys, assessments, and feedback.
10. Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in professional development.
11. Spearhead the strategic identification, recruitment, and onboarding of external professional development organizations.
12. Collaborate with Product Management to align training materials with the product roadmap.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resource, Business Administration, or equivalent required, advanced degree preferred.
2. Proven experience in training and development, instructional design or related area.
3. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Self-motivated to meet deadlines independently.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
7. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and leadership.
8. Knowledge of education (K-12 public/private/charter schools).
9. Adaptability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
10. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.

Certification in instructional design, project management, or adult learning principles is a plus.

What to expect from Pearson

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by certain state laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $95,000 - $110,000.

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan, and information on benefits offered is here.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

Job: SALES

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 18333