Pearson is an international media company with market-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. Pearson's education business represents about two-thirds of the company, and Penguin publishing and the Financial Times make up the balance. With more than 30,000 employees based in 60 countries, we are a family of businesses that draws on common assets, processes and shares a common purpose: to help our customers live and learn.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.

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 Spartanburg/Greenville/Columbia, South Carolina or Charlotte, NC areas.

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.

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.

Interested candidates please send your resume, cover letter to:
www.pearsoned.com/careers

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