ABOUT US

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 reexamining 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.

Under Pearson organization, the Growth markets are an exciting, dynamic group of international markets including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the Hispano-America and the Middle East regions. Pearson’s Growth markets contain 55% of the world’s population and 60% of the world’s youth population. The middle class in these countries is rapidly expanding and education is a critical part of this transition.

JOB PURPOSE

To work with the English business team and other teams regarding ELT.

ELL Products and Service Knowledge and Development –

• To have a general knowledge of all ELL products and services.

• To be able to keep everyone in the region up to date on changes and new information for relevant products and services.

• To ensure that local strategy on products is aligned with global strategy

• To be involved in the development and creation of local product and service options

ELL Products and Service GTM and Launch –

• To support GTM strategy for new products and services within their allocated segments.

• In line with the GTM strategy, work with sales and marketing to prepare and launch product or service into the market.

Product/Teacher Training and Consultancy –

• To keep abreast of methodological/ pedagogical developments in the ELL sector.

• To write and provide workshops, papers, seminars and trainings on behalf of Pearson.

• To heighten profile of oneself as an educational provider in the ELL sector, either through written or presented products and services, both face to face and digital.

• To keep clients up to date with development in methodological / pedagogical practice in the ELL sector.

• To provide consultancy services to key accounts.

Supporting Sales on Key account adoption and retention –

• To keep fully informed of all products and services that we provide in the ELL sector.

• To keep the sales team informed of the above and providing support and training to the rest of Pearson as and when necessary.

• To share the Pearson Product/ service knowledge with clients and customers.

• To visit clients, identifying their needs and advising relevant Pearson team members of the best products/ services to provide

• To provide support in the correct placement of products and services to the sales team

• Marketing and Local Customisation support –

• To liaise with marketing both local and global with all campaigns related to own segment or which have been assigned

Administrative Duties –

• To share all documents and presentations related to the job on one drive and shared with the whole team. To keep said documents and presentations up to date where needs be.

• To keep line manager and teams informed (via cc generally) on all major issues and global communication.

Skills and Competencies

• Willing to always learn and improve.

• Organized and disciplined.

• Able to work both as a part of a team and individually,

• Strong in interpersonal skills.

• Ambitious.

• Morally and ethically sound.

• Equally comfortable working in both a face to face and digital environment.

General Professional Skills

• Excellent English communication skills.

• Have a tertiary or above qualification related to English teaching or, at least, related to English and education.

• A teaching degree from a university or an internationally recognized English certification is a must.

• Must have minimum of 3 years' ELT experience

• Able to travel extensively in the region.

• Should have a valid UAE driving license

• Able to prepare and give consultancy and training in ELT.

• Able to manage own time effectively and professionally.

• Be Conversant in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Be open to developing further technological expertise.

• Fluency in either Turkish or Arabic preferred.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also 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 building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are 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. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Organization: English Language Learning

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 13987