Principal, Sales

Job description

Who we are: At 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. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: https://plc.pearson.com: Our team: Our commercial team partners with in-country sales teams to accelerate strategic growth, unlock complex opportunities, and deliver customer-centric solutions across diverse markets. We work at the intersection of sales strategy, solution design, and deal execution to help close high-value opportunities that create long-term impact. About the Role: We are looking for a strategic, commercially minded professional to lead and support large, complex opportunities. In this role, you will shape high-value deals, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and guide opportunities through the full sales lifecycle—from qualification and strategy development to negotiation and close. You will partner closely with in-country teams, often working across a region, and lead priority opportunities focused primarily on institutional, enterprise, g...