Advanced Specialist – Solutioning (Academic Advisor)

About the role

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist to join its Solutioning team as an Academic Advisor. You will work across the Southern Cone and broader LATAM region, translating customer needs into scalable, academically sound English language learning solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Design and validate customized solution blueprints for complex deals and strategic opportunities.
• Lead feasibility studies, needs assessments, dependency mapping, and risk analyses for bid responses.
• Act as a trusted pre‑sales advisor, ensuring solutions are commercially viable, academically relevant, and operationally feasible.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, academic consultants, and internal stakeholders to align solutions with customer requirements.
• Support proposal development by reviewing drafts, identifying gaps, and sharing best practices.
• Troubleshoot technical, academic, or implementation issues raised during the sales cycle.

Required profile

• Strong analytical and solution‑design capabilities.
• Confidence engaging customers, training educators, and presenting to large audiences.
• Ability to work in a regional environment with regular travel across Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay and other LATAM markets.
• Collaborative mindset and experience working across functions and countries.

Required skills

• Solution design and feasibility assessment.
• Pre‑sales advisory and proposal review.
• Academic consultancy and teacher training.