Learning Technology Specialist (HSS) - San Antonio, TX

Learning Technology Specialist (HSS) - San Antonio, TX

Job ID: 2013-16345

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 3/26/2013
Job Location: US-TX-Austin
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Sales

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

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.

Responsibilities

Pearson is the leader in publishing for the higher education market. We have an excellent opportunity for a Learning Technology Specialist in our Central territories.

The successful candidate for the Learning Technology Specialist position will be responsible for the sales and marketing of textbooks, supplements and media to colleges and universities, working with local sales representatives in the Texas and surrounding area territories. This is a specialist position that focuses on the winning of 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 Learning Technology Specialist also communicates closely with our marketing and editorial teams to create strategies, drive sales, and provide market feedback.

Qualifications
- A minimum of two years successful experience as a college publishing sales representative, and a quantifiable record of achievement.
- Ability to do 60% travels during the selling seasons.
- Aptitude to coach and train sales reps.
- Technological proficiency: working knowledge of the Web and basic softwareprograms/applications
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Motivation: the drive to achieve beyond what is expected
- Academic excellence: strong academic performance and a 4-year degree

Success as a Learning Technology Specialist can lead to career opportunities within Pearson's editorial, sales management, marketing, and media development groups.

We offer an excellent compensation/benefits and an opportunity to grow with the industry leader.