Strategic Education Sales Specialist — Humanities & Social Sciences

Pearson; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Sales Specialist to partner with Humanities and Social Sciences schools and education programs. You will identify customer needs, drive adoption of digital learning solutions, and deliver outcomes that improve learner readiness and institutional success.

The ideal candidate has a track record in solutions go-to-market, can engage both virtually and in the field, and resides within the supported territory with willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful sales experience with pipeline management.
• Experience within Humanities and Social Sciences education services or related higher education sales.
• Proven track record of achieving results in a fast-paced, goal-oriented sales environment.
• Strong consultative selling, relationship-building, and strategic account management skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sales targets through adoption of course-based and digital learning solutions within Humanities and Social Sciences programs.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline using market intelligence and data-driven prioritization.
• Develop relationships with faculty, program directors, and institutional stakeholders to understand goals.
• Deliver tailored solutions and strategic recommendations aligned to customer objectives.

Skills

Consultative selling

Relationship-building

Strategic account management

Sales analytics

Self-motivation

Strong communication

Tools

CRM systems

Salesforce

Tableau

Job description

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Sales Specialist to partner with Humanities and Social Sciences schools and education programs. You will identify customer needs, drive adoption of digital learning solutions, and deliver outcomes that improve learner readiness and institutional success.

The ideal candidate has a track record in solutions go-to-market, can engage both virtually and in the field, and resides within the supported territory with willingness to travel.