at Pearson in Dover, Delaware, United States
Senior Direct Sales Representative Primary Responsibilities + Educate customers about our training solutions.
+ Grow and maintain new business; provide exemplary service to existing clients.
+ Articulate the Pearson VUE values and services.
+ Build strong client relationships to ensure repeat business.
+ Identify, forecast and attain sales objectives using tools such as Salesforce.
+ Perform prospecting activities (i.e. cold calling, emails, social media tools, other technology tools)
+ Respond to client business needs.
+ Stay current with company offerings and industry trends.
+ Prepare and present quotes and proposals.
+ Utilize internal and external resources to expedite workflow (Salesforce to track progress and report goals, Microsoft Office 365, etc.)
Accountabilities + Meeting or surpassing set sales quotas and goals.
+ Establishing new relationships with customers not currently using Pearson VUE training or materials.
+ Have existing customer relationships that will purchase Pearson VUE products.
Key Capabilities + Appreciation for computer skills – specifically IT, networking or Office applications
+ Ability to manage multiple accounts while seeking new opportunities.
+ Ability to understand client needs and negotiate costs and services.
+ Ability to close customer contracts and generate new sales.
+ Self-motivated, energetic.
+ Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
+ Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
+ Minimum 2 years of experience in a B2B sales environment.
+ Experience in the technical space, or experience in the IT training space preferred.
Qualifications + A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and successful work experience.
+ Demonstrated proficiency with Office tools, mobile technologies, and business systems (Salesforce).
+ Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, building relationships and effectively communicating within the sales organization.
+ Any Pearson IT Specialist Certification
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Job: SALES
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL _TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 15321
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