Print / Save PDF Back to job

Specialist, Sales (Tucson, Arizona)

Pearson · Tucson, Pima County

How to use this kit

Ground every answer in facts on this page and the original listing. We never invent Glassdoor-style reviews or salaries that are not in our data.

Interview prep

Fit summary

Strong fit if you like structured B2B sales in education, can work on-site in Tucson, and can translate Pearson’s assessment and learning portfolio into clear value for institutional buyers.

Day in the role

As a Specialist, Sales at Pearson in Tucson, a typical day centers on outreach to schools, districts, or institutional buyers of Pearson learning and assessment products. Expect pipeline work, product demos of curricula or digital platforms, quote follow-ups, CRM updates, and coordination with regional colleagues on territory priorities.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize consultative B2B selling, education-buyer discovery, CRM hygiene, and clear demos of digital learning or assessment tools. Build fluency in how districts buy content and testing services.

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing is for Tucson, Arizona (on-site; remote flag is off).

What does Pearson sell?

Learning content, assessments, qualifications, virtual and English-language learning, higher-ed products, and enterprise skills services.

Are specific certifications required?

No certification family or resources were provided for this listing; treat any cert needs as employer-defined at interview stage.

Company facts (cached)

Website: fremantle.com

Pearson is a British multinational education and assessment company headquartered in London. It provides learning materials, assessments, qualifications, virtual learning, English-language learning, higher-education products and enterprise learning and skills services. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index, and has a secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange through American depositary receipts. In 2025, Pearson reported revenue of £3.6 billion and had an average of about 17,000 employees.

Public cache only — not an employee review.

Role overview (listing rewrite)

Pearson is hiring a full-time Sales Specialist in Tucson, Arizona, to drive growth in higher education by partnering with two- and four-year colleges to achieve their goals around student access, learning outcomes, and educational value. About the Role As a Sales Specialist, you'll be at the center of educational innovation, helping college institutions discover and implement solutions that support teaching excellence and student success. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to influence how educators and learners thrive in an evolving landscape. What You'll Do Develop and nurture relationships with faculty, administrators, and decision-makers at colleges throughout the Tucson and greater Arizona region Present Pearson's offerings and demonstrate how they address institutional priorities in affordability, access, and student achievement Conduct needs assessments to understand each college's unique challenges and opportunities Prepare proposals and negotiate agreements that align with customer objectives Manage your sales pipeline and work toward quarterly and annual targets Provide post-sale support to ensure successful onboarding and customer satisfaction What We're Looking For Proven sales experience; background in education or higher education is a plus Excellent communication and presentation abilities Strong interpersonal skills and comfort building authentic business relationships Familiarity with the higher education landscape and challenges facing colleges today Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet sales goals consistently Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience About Pearson Pearson is a global education and publishing company committed to helping educators and learners succeed. We serve institutions, instructors, and students with educational content, technology, and services that enable meaningful learning experiences. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

Full job on Get A Job.AI

Questions to ask them

Generated for personal interview prep · 2026-07-16 UTC · getajob.ai