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District Sales Manager -- Columbus, OH
Pearson
Columbus, OH, United States
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At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.
Pearson Education is the global leader in integrated educational publishing. With such renowned brands as Prentice Hall, Allyn & Bacon, Addison Wesley, Scott Foresman, NCS Pearson, and many others, Pearson Education provides quality content, assessment tools, and educational services in all available media to a worldwide market, spanning the learning curve from birth through college and beyond. Internationally we operate in 55 countries and 27 languages.
Currently we have an exceptional opening for a District Sales Manager in our Columbus, Ohio office.
District Managers recruit, train, develop and manage an effective sales district consisting of sales representatives calling on colleges and universities. The District Manager has direct management responsibility for between 7 and 10 sales representatives and is accountable for achieving sales goals and implementing sales strategies including custom publishing negotiations, "bundling" agreements, and soliciting editorial and marketing support. The District Manager is also accountable for analysis, planning and financial management.
Qualifications include an undergraduate college degree and a minimum of 3 years successful experience in college publishing sales. This experience should include a record of exceptional performance, strong communication, analytical, organizational, and account-development skills, and a demonstrated ability to lead.
The District Manager position at Pearson offers a highly competitive compensation program including expenses, bonus eligibility, medical/dental insurance, and a 401K savings plan.