Advanced Sales Specialist

Pearson VUE

Advanced Sales Specialist driving GEDWorks program growth through consultative sales and strategic partnerships with employers and workforce organizations. Collaborating internally and maintaining customer relationship records.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive GEDWorks program growth through proactive prospecting, consultative sales, and strategic partnerships
Build and manage a robust sales pipeline for GEDWorks employer and workforce partners
Collaborate with Pearson GEST sales team and GEDWorks to identify opportunities
Maintain accurate customer relationship management records and data quality
Partner with GEDWorks leadership to identify and pursue grant opportunities
Work closely with Marketing to support lead generation campaigns and initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience (3-5 years minimum) in business development, consultative sales, or partnership management, preferably in education, workforce development, or employer-funded programs.
Proven ability to prospect, build pipelines, and manage opportunities from lead to close.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate value in a clear, persuasive, and data-driven manner.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable operating in a results-oriented environment.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence others.
Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce or similar) to manage leads and pipeline activity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sales incentive plan

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentconsultative salespartnership managementprospectingpipeline managementlead generation

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsself-motivationresults-orientedcross-functional collaborationinfluencing skills