Sales Specialist, STEM

Macmillan Learning; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car Allowance

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Visi

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Macmillan Learning is seeking a STEM Sales Specialist to drive higher education sales across a multi-state territory, collaborating with field sales reps and regional managers. You will develop and execute sales strategies, deliver presentations for large opportunities, and train customers post-sale.

Your qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, at least three years in higher education publishing, strong presentation skills, and technical proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Minimum 3 years of Higher Education Publishing experience.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Experience strategizing on complicated opportunities.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Higher Education Sales and/or Marketing experience in HSS or STEM disciplines.
• Technical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth for Macmillan Learning products by selecting Must‑Win Opportunities, delivering sales presentations, campus visits, attending conferences and regional impact events.
• Develop relationships with key decision‑makers.
• Coordinate sales targeting and initiatives with Regional Managers and sales representatives.
• Develop regional sales strategies and sales tools.
• Launch new products and promote adoption of LMS integration and Inclusive Access.

Skills

Presentation skills

Strategic sales

Technical proficiency

Higher education sales

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years Higher Education Publishing experience

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Overview

At Macmillan Learning, we are committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you are a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you will play a vital role in advancing our mission.

Position Overview

The STEM Sales Specialist is responsible for driving sales in designated discipline higher education markets by collaborating with field sales representatives and regional managers, developing and implementing sales strategies, and conducting sales presentations for large opportunities.

The role involves training customers post‑sale, providing valuable feedback to marketing and editorial teams, and traveling extensively during the primary selling seasons—including regional and national conferences, training, marketing, and sales events. The territory covers Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The incumbent is expected to live within this territory.

Major Responsibilities

• Drive growth for Macmillan Learning products by selecting Must‑Win Opportunities, delivering sales presentations, FDOC’s campus visits, attending conferences and regional impact events.
• Develop relationships with key decision‑makers.
• Coordinate sales targeting and initiatives with Regional Managers and sales representatives.
• Develop regional sales strategies and sales tools.
• Bring advanced knowledge and strategic insight to help reps win complex, high‑value adoptions.
• Launch new products and promote adoption of models such as LMS integration and Inclusive Access.
• Update and maintain sales data and activity in CRM system.
• Train new VIP adopters on technology implementation.
• Maintain and develop competitive knowledge and market awareness.
• Contribute to product development across STEM discipline teams.
• Mentor sales representatives and model expected behavior during campus work trips.
• Ongoing support for VIP adoptions utilizing our technology, including course customization, copying, LMS integration & troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 3 years of Higher Education Publishing experience.
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with sales management, sales representatives, editors and marketing managers.
• Experience strategizing on complicated opportunities.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Higher Education Sales and/or Marketing Experience in correlated HSS or STEM disciplines.
• Technical proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for emerging educational technologies and digital learning tools.
• Comfortable adapting to market changes; maintaining focus on long‑term strategic outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to take strategic risks and drive innovative sales approaches.
• Experience supporting or advocating for LMS‑integrated tools, digital courseware, or campus‑wide learning technologies, including setup, training, and troubleshooting.
• Strong interest in and working knowledge of emerging educational technologies such as AI‑enhanced learning tools, classroom engagement platforms, student performance analytics.
• Demonstrated success in developing and testing unconventional sales approaches, such as virtual demo events, faculty‑led onboarding pilots, or targeted micro‑campaigns that drove VIP adoption.
• Eagerness to explore new tools, formats, and outreach strategies, especially in support of digital‑first adoptions and scalable training.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 / year.

Exemption Status: Exempt

Physical Requirements: Requires periods of close concentration; must be able to multi‑task; must be able to travel occasionally; work overtime—more than 40 hours a week—regularly, as needed.

Territory

The territory covers Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The incumbent is expected to live within this territory.

Benefits

• Company Car Allowance
• Competitive pay and bonus plan
• Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Contributions to your 401(k) retirement account through Fidelity
• Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, Election Day, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
• 100% employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• And more

Macmillan Learning is a privately‑held, family‑owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, we develop pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Our engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com. Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a family‑owned global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

At Macmillan Learning, we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds enrich our mission to improve lives through learning. We actively seek candidates who reflect a wide range of identities, experiences, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background, geographical status and background, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here.

The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an equal opportunity compliance program in compliance with the NY Department of Education's guidance. Portions of the equal opportunity compliance program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.

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