Curriculum Specialists, Humanities / World Language (Pearson K-12 Learning)

Job Description

Curriculum Specialists, Humanities / World Language (Pearson K-12 Learning)

Description

Company Overview

Pearson K-12 Learning is an education company delivering award-winning learning solutions for early childhood through high school and more. Our interactive tools and content range from digital and print core curriculums, to supplemental content, intervention programs, and professional services.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of learners with innovative student-centered curriculums that embrace technology, state and district-level educational standards, personalized learning, and data to inform classroom practices and instruction.

We partner with educators who are equally passionate about learning to help turn today’s classrooms into active workshops and inspire everyone to go further. Our comprehensive solutions are immersive, collaborative, and flexible—delivered online, offline, anytime. Our goal is to deliver the best possible learning experiences so that every student has the chance to succeed.

Together, we’re creating a new era of education that supports our changing world. Learn with us.

Responsibilities

Pearson's K-12 Learning Services organization is seeking a new member for our Humanities Specialistteam. We are looking for a Curriculum Specialist to support K-12 Social Studies and secondary World Language responsibilities. You will partner with other Humanities Specialists and share responsibilities in the Region. We are looking for a self-starter with a passion for the content and the ability to driveeducators (at all levels) to make the right decisions regarding learning outcome choices for students and teachers.

You will be responsible for:

• Achieving Region revenue targets
• Developing and delivering winning Sales presentations in World Languages and Social Studies
• Developing relationships with key decision makers within the Region
• Providing customer feedback to sales, product and marketing teams
• Delivering Product Activation Trainings for new accounts
• Providing professional development workshops at conferences

As a Humanities/World Language Specialist, you will work in partnership with Account General Managers as a content specialist supporting the sales process for Pearson products, services and solutions respective to your portfolio in the Southeast Region. You will enjoy the opportunity to developand maintain ongoing relationships with school district decision makers in the Region and share your expertise in Pearson’s offerings, pedagogy, and the competitive environment. You will partner directly with sales teams and product management to advance Pearson products, services and solutions.

Qualifications

Required experience

• Deep knowledge and passion for learning in World Language and Social Studies
• Proficiency in communicating in Spanish
• Strong presentation and communication skills – verbal and written
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver winning presentations in large and small groups
• Experience in networking with district administrators and decision makers
• Previous experience in selling and servicing in the education market is desirable
• Experience in public speaking and creating engaging presentations for teachers, parents, district administrators, superintendents, or adoption committees
• Experience creating and conducting PowerPoint and/or Keynote presentations
• College degree required with advanced degree or specialty related training is highly desirable

Skills

• Ability to have pointed conversations with school districts in the area of World Languages and Social Studies
• Ability to assimilate knowledge and present Pearson’s print and digital solutions
• Must be willing to travel 60-75%

NOTE: This is a remote position supporting the Southeast Region (FL, GA, NC, SC, VA, and MD).

#LI-JDM

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-NC-Charlotte

Other Locations US-SC-Columbia, US-VA-Norfolk, US-NC-Raleigh, US-DC-Washington, US-VA-Virginia Beach

Job: Sales

Organization: North America

Employee Status: Regular Employee

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Job Posting: Jul 22, 2019

Job Unposting: Ongoing

Schedule: Full-time Regular

Req ID: 1909729

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.