Specialist, Sales (NC/VA/MD/DC)

Hbcu Connect, Llc; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + incentive

Car allowance

Travel expenses

Benefits

Onboarding & training

Career growth

Job summary

Pearson’s English Language Learning Sales Representative is a remote, field-based role driving revenue growth by selling Pearsons digital and print ELL solutions to colleges, universities, and educators. It involves 65% travel, prospecting new accounts, and managing a Salesforce pipeline to meet growth targets.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of sales experience in education, resides in MD/VA/NC, holds a bachelor's degree, and is comfortable traveling 3–4 days/week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of sales experience in adult education, higher education, or related market.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, CRM and mobile technologies.
• Willingness to travel 3-4 days per week and attend regional/national events.
• Reside in Maryland, North Carolina or Virginia.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Use in-person and virtual outreach to engage 15+ faculty members or decision-makers daily.
• Prospect and pursue new business opportunities.
• Strategically plan and manage territory and accounts to drive revenue growth.
• Present, sell, and negotiate Pearson's ELL solutions in all settings.
• Deliver product demos, onboarding, and training for adopter enablement.
• Manage pipeline, forecasting, and activity tracking in Salesforce.
• Stay current on Pearson products and trends in ELL.
• Build and maintain relationships with educators and partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sales goals.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM

Office tools

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Join Our Team as a Pearson English Language Learning Sales Representative

At Pearson, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our English Language Learning (ELL) sales team plays a critical role in expanding access, improving outcomes, and helping educators and institutions achieve their goals through innovative, affordable solutions.

Purpose

The Pearson English Language Learning Sales Representative is a field-based, hunter-style role focused on driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and increasing adoption of Pearsons digital ELL solutions. You will uncover new opportunities, acquire and develop new accounts, and grow long-term partnerships by positioning Pearson as a trusted, strategic partner.

This role is ideal for a highly motivated, goal-driven sales professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys prospecting and relationship-building, and is comfortable working toward ambitious growth targets. You bring curiosity, resilience, and a customer-first mindset, using strong discovery skills and portfolio knowledge to solve real instructional challenges and improve learner outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

Success in this role is measured by your ability to:

• Consistently achieve or exceed territory revenue and growth targets by offering course-based solutions to decision makers, thereby gaining market share.
• Identify, acquire, and develop new accounts to expand Pearsons ELL footprint.
• Drive adoption of digital & print solutions that improve outcomes, access, and affordability.
• Grow and retain key accounts through strategic relationship management.
• Maintain & deliver accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and territory planning in Salesforce (OneCRM).
• Execute corporate and regional sales initiatives with measurable impact.
• Share market insights and best practices to support team and regional success.
• Establish yourself as a trusted, growth-focused sales advisor to customers.

The Role

This is a remote/home-based position with approximately 65% travel, including but not limited to visits to local college and university campuses, private language schools, community-based organizations, conferences, and national meetings. Please note that we do not offer relocation packages for this position. The ideal candidate should be based within the state of Virgina, Maryland, North Carolina, or the DC area.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Use a mix of in-person and virtual outreach to engage 15+ faculty members or decision-makers daily.
• Proactively prospect and pursue new business opportunities with a hunter mindset.
• Strategically plan and manage territory and accounts to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth.
• Present, sell, and negotiate Pearsons digital English Language Learning solutions in both virtual and face-to-face settings.
• Deliver product demonstrations, onboarding, and training to support long-term customer adoption.
• Manage pipeline, forecasting, and activity tracking using Salesforce (OneCRM)
• Stay current on Pearson products, platforms, and trends in the English Language Learning market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and bookstore partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Success, product specialists, marketing, and sales leadership.
• Execute national and regional sales initiatives within your local market.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing sales culture through knowledge sharing and best practices.

Outcomes

Your roles success is measured by exceeding revenue targets through sustainable new business development and strong customer retention in the territory.

Your Rewards

• Competitive base salary with sales incentive bonus potential.
• Car allowance and coverage of qualified travel expenses.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Extensive onboarding, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities across sales leadership, marketing, digital solutions, and more.

Qualifications

To embark on this journey, you should bring:

• A bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and successful work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of outstanding sales experience in adult education, higher education, or a related market.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, computer applications, CRM and business systems, and mobile technologies.
• Willingness to travel 3-4 days per week and attend regional and national conferences and events.
• Reside in the state of Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia.
• Valid drivers license.

Essential Attributes

The most successful candidates demonstrate:

• A strong, results-driven and competitive sales mindset with a consistent track record of success.
• Optimism, resilience, and the ability to overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment to achieve outcomes.
• Initiative, self-direction, and comfort working autonomously in a field-based role.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and relationshipbuilding skills.
• Strong prospecting, territory planning, and business development capabilities.
• Analytical thinking and the ability to prioritize actions using data and insights.
• Curiosity and learning agility, with enthusiasm for understanding customer needs, solving problems, and adopting new technologies.
• A customer-first, consultative approach grounded in trust, empathy, and problem-solving.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with internal partners toward shared goals.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location.

The full-time salary range for this role is $65,000 – $70,000.

This position is eligible to participate in Pearsons sales incentive plan. Information on benefits can be found here .

Applications will be accepted through 9/20/26. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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].

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. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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].

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote