Inside Sales Project Manager

Inside Sales Project Manager

The Inside Sales Project Manager (Remote) will lead development and implementation of projects to expand inside sales capabilities and enhance customer engagement. The Inside Sales Project Manager will drive greater efficiency, reach, and conversion rate of leads generated by broad and targeted campaigns. The successful candidate will collaborate with the sales enablement, sales, and marketing teams to define objectives, gather requirements, and execute projects. The successful candidate will have some familiarity with (or interest in learning!) the sales process and the customer journey. The Inside Sales Project Manager must have strong organizational and communication skills, enjoy working with diverse and passionate professionals, and a have a desire to make a difference on our team and for the educators who are our customers. This is an exciting role for an early to mid-career professional seeking to join a growing team!

About Pearson

Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. This position is with our US-based School Assessment business unit.

Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for one or more smaller or intermediate sized projects
• Work with sales leadership to define project goals
• Document requirements and define workflows
• Define integration needs with other projects, systems and processes
• Collaborate with tool, process, and content owners
• Own end-to-end project management
• Assist in coordination of targeting marketing campaigns and promotions
• Build a trusted relationship with sales managers
• Assist sales managers on general customer follow up as needed
• Conduct ongoing needs assessments to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and engagement
• Reports to Sales Enablement Manager
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Experience and Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a project manager
• Experience with Salesforce
• PMP certification (preferred)
• Comfort managing and prioritizing competing deadlines, and tracking multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability working independently in a fast-paced environment, making sound judgments with limited oversight
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong analytic skills to translate data into insights
• Makes sense of complex information to effectively solve problems
• Proven time management, relationship management skills, active listening skills and openness to feedback
• Clear and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Positive and proactive team player
• Experience (or interest) in sales management

Position Details

• Remote

The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $50,000 to $70,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus program. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/

Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.

Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.

Job: PROJECT/PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Req ID: 4508