Pearson

Principal, Sales

Pearson  •  People’s Republic of China (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

High level outline

We are seeking a results-driven and strategic professional to lead and support the pursuit of large, complex deals. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record in independently identifying high-value opportunities, building relationships with key stakeholders, and successfully closing deals in competitive environments.

This individual will both support in-country teams and take direct ownership of key opportunities. They will proactively identify and originate deals, while also partnering with local teams to guide opportunities through the full deal lifecycle, from qualification and strategy development to negotiation and closing. The role requires a balance of collaboration and autonomy, with the ability to step in as a leader or operate independently as needed.

The successful candidate is proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-stakes situations. They possess strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive results across diverse markets.

Role Expectations
  • Lead solutions for complex customer requirements, resolve obstacles, and coordinate with technical/account teams.
  • Serve as a technical advisor, optimize approaches for specialty product pitches, and influence peers with best practices.
  • Performance is measured by frequent closure of complex sales, process improvements, and enhanced collaboration.
  • Behaviours: Customer Centricity, Raising the Performance Bar, Exceptional Collaboration for Value, Our Leaders Inspire.
Pearson Power Skills
  • Adaptability (Effective)
  • Artificial Intelligence (Capable)
  • Learning to Learn (Effective)
Core Job Family Skills
  • Analytical Skills (Effective)
  • Business Acumen (Effective)
  • Business Relationship Management (Effective)
  • Communication Skills (Effective)
  • Influencing Skills (Effective)
  • Problem Solving (Effective)
  • Strategic Thinking (Effective)
Role-Based Skills
  • Expected Today
    • Account Management (Experienced)
    • Customer Service (Experienced)
    • Driven Personality (Effective)
    • Outbound Sales Skills (Experienced)
    • Revenue Growth (Effective)
    • Strategic Planning (Effective)
  • Expected for Future
Pearson

About Pearson

Our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c. 20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It's who we are.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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