Lead Specialist, Sales

Pearson VUE

Lead Specialist in Sales at Pearson, driving educational assessment engagement with K-12 districts. Engaging in thought leadership, strategic influence, and relationship building to enhance educational outcomes.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to large school districts, providing expert guidance on assessment strategy, implementation, and data-driven decision-making.
Represent the organization at national and regional conferences, webinars, and panels. Deliver compelling presentations and contribute to industry dialogue.
Author blogs, white papers, and other thought leadership pieces that reflect current trends, challenges, and innovations in educational assessment.
Partner with sales, customer success, and product teams to ensure alignment between district needs and organizational offerings.
Help shape the future of assessment by identifying emerging needs and contributing to product and service development.
Cultivate long-term partnerships with district leaders, positioning the organization as a leader in assessment solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree (M.Ed.) required; Doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) strongly preferred.
Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in educational assessment, either in ed-tech sales or as a senior leader within a school district.
Proven track record of working with large districts and navigating complex organizational structures.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Strong writing ability for professional and public-facing content.
Strategic thinking and ability to influence at the executive level.
Deep understanding of assessment tools, data interpretation, and instructional impact.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position is eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan, and information on benefits offered is here.

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Hard Skills & Tools

educational assessmentdata interpretationassessment strategyimplementationdata-driven decision-makingproduct developmentinstructional impact

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillswriting abilitystrategic thinkinginfluencing skillspartnership cultivation

Certifications

Master’s degree (M.Ed.)Doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.)