College Publishing Sales Rep. - Chicago

Pearson Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D. Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education is the global leader in integrated education publishing. With such renowned brands as Prentice Hall, Scott Foresman, Addison Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, NCS Pearson, and many others. Pearson Education provides quality content, assessment tools, and educational services in all available media to a worldwide marketplace, spanning the learning curve from birth through college and beyond. Internationally we operate in 55 countries and 27 languages and have more global publishing than any other competitor. As one of the world's largest educational book publishers we offer unlimited opportunities to expand your career.Pearson Professional and Career, an innovative higher education publishing unit of Pearson Education and a market leader, is committed to improving grades and course outcomes with powerful and flexible educational solutions for instructors and students. With a focus on Business, Economics, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Criminal Justice, Health and Careers, Pearson Professional and Career provides a host of solutions for today's classroom. Currently we have an exceptional opening for a Sales Representative located in the Chicago, IL area. Sales Representatives visit colleges and universities, interview faculty members and assist them with matching our textbook and technology products to their course requirements. In addition, our Sales Representatives also communicate closely with our marketing and editorial teams to develop new projects for publishing in national and local markets as well as driving sales of all existing products and maintain positive relations with faculty members and college bookstore personnel.Successful candidates for the position must demonstrate:' Academic Excellence: strong academic performance and a 4-year degree' High Achievement: recognition for excelling in a college and work environment' Sales Experience or Aptitude: enthusiasm for the process of investigating, creating and fulfilling customers' needs' Motivation: the drive to achieve beyond what is expected' Interest in Publishing and Communication: experience or curiosity about the development of traditional and technology based intellectual property' Technological Proficiency: working knowledge of the internet and basic software applications and programs We offer an excellent compensation/benefits package including full medical/dental/vision coverage and an incentive benefits package including a competitive salary and bonus plan, company car expenses, and an opportunity to grow with the industry leader. Successful candidates for the position must demonstrate:' Academic Excellence: strong academic performance and a 4-year degree' High Achievement: recognition for excelling in a college and work environment' Sales Experience or Aptitude: enthusiasm for the process of investigating, creating and fulfilling customers' needs' Motivation: the drive to achieve beyond what is expected' Interest in Publishing and Communication: experience or curiosity about the development of traditional and technology based intellectual property' Technological Proficiency: working knowledge of the internet and basic software applications and programs We offer an excellent compensation/benefits package including full medical/dental/vision coverage and an incentive benefits package including a competitive salary and bonus plan, company car expenses, and an opportunity to grow with the industry leader. Apply online at www.pearsoned.com/careers Pearson Education is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.