Sales Director - Private Sector

Contenu de l'offre Sales Director - Private Sector chez Pearson

**Sales Director - Private Sector**

**Description**

Job Title: Sales Director, Private Sector, Western United States

Overview:
At Pearson, we’re 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 reexamining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe.

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, personal and global, large and small.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please submit a cover letter to accompany your resume saved as "Cover Letter for Sales Director, Private Sector” Resumes submitted without cover letters will not be considered.

Ideal applicants will live in western half of the United States.

Responsibilities:
Pearson is the leader in publishing for the higher education market. We have an excellent opportunity for a Sales Director for the Western U.S who will work exclusively with schools in the Private Sector.

The successful candidate for the Sales Director position will be responsible for the sales and marketing of content solutions (especially those driven by technology, as well as textbooks and supplements) to private sector colleges and universities, working with local sales representatives in the assigned territories. This is a specialist position that focuses on winning large adoptions through giving presentations, coaching and strategizing with sales representatives, and building momentum and excitement for the products in the region. In addition, the Sales Director also communicates closely with our marketing and editorial teams to create strategies, drive sales, and provide market feedback.

**Qualifications**

Qualifications:
A minimum of three years successful experience as a college publishing sales representative, and a quantifiable record of achievement. Experience working with Private Sector accounts is preferred. Ability to do up to 50% travel. Aptitude to coach and train sales reps. Technological proficiency: solid knowledge of the Web and basic software programs/applications Excellent written and oral communication skills Motivation: the drive to achieve beyond what is expected Academic excellence: strong academic performance and a 4-year degree Success as a Sales Director can lead to career opportunities within Pearson's editorial, sales management, marketing, and media development groups. We offer excellent compensation/benefits and an opportunity to grow with the industry leader.

Please visit our websites at:
www.pearson.com

www.pearsoned.com

www.pearsonhighered.com

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

**Primary Location: ** US-RE-Remote

**Other Locations** US-CO-Denver, US-TX-El Paso, US-CA-Los Angeles, US-CA-San Francisco, US-TX-San Antonio

**Work Locations: ** US-Remote Remote

**Job: ** Sales

**Organization: ** North America

**Employee Status: ** Regular Employee

**Job Type: ** Standard

**Shift: ** Day Job

**Job Posting: ** Jan 12, 2018

**Job Unposting: ** Ongoing

**Schedule: ** Full-time Regular

**Req ID: ** 1800724