Sales Strategy Architect, Business Architecture

Sales Strategy ArchitectThe Advanced Expert at this tier independently drives the delivery of sophisticated territory models, segmentation logic, and continuous process improvements that have clear operational impact on sales results. Tasked with integrating disparate data sources, they synthesize insights to inform territory carving and resource deployment recommendations that enable team effectiveness. Contributing to major initiatives within their function, this expert acts as a technical leaderoffering pragmatic solutions for sales process challenges, and mentoring peers in methodical problem-solving and data stewardship. Their decision-making focuses on immediate operational improvements and the sustainable application of new frameworks, with risk managed through diligent testing and documentation.Pearson is seeking a Sales Strategy Architect for our Enterprise business to shape how we go to market and unlock new paths to growth. This role is part of the centralized Business Architecture team within Revenue Operations and is responsible for shaping the GTM blueprint & sales strategywho we sell to, how we engage them, and how internal resources come together to deliver impact. You will lead the planning and design work behind customer segmentation, territory modeling, and sales process architecture, ensuring that the revenue engine is scalable, data-driven, and customer-centric. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution and plays a pivotal role in aligning Sales, Product, and Marketing functions around growth. You're structured, analytical, entrepreneurial, curious, and excited to apply your passion to defining the right sales coverage models to accelerate our ability to serve our customers and mission.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Customer Segmentation: Create frameworks using firmographics, buying behavior, and lifecycle data to identify high-value opportunities and guide sales toward segments that drive growth and learner impact.Resourcing, Territory & Coverage Modeling: Optimize how we deploy sales resources across Field, Inside Sales, Renewals, and Channel teams. Your designs will balance market coverage, productivity, and equity while supporting our growth targets.Sales Motions & Role Design: Define the roles we need across the entire funnel and orchestrate how they work together to convert demand into revenue. You'll create the playbook that turns prospects into long-term learning partners.Sales Stage & Process Architecture: Establish clear definitions, metrics, and expectations for each stage of the sales process, aligned with CRM and forecasting needs from lead qualification to close and renewal. Drive consistency, predictability, and pipeline visibility.Voice of the Field & Customer: Build systematic ways to gather insights from field teams and customers, translating them into actionable recommendations for Product & Marketing.What Success Looks LikeA clearly defined and adopted GTM model aligned across Sales, Product, and MarketingTerritory and role designs that support scale, clarity, and growthMeasurable improvements in seller productivity, market coverage, and pipeline performanceField teams executing consistently against defined motions and processesA repeatable GTM planning process that evolves with the businessWho We Are Looking For5+ years in sales, strategy, ops or GTM roles (B2B tech or learning environments preferred)Deep understanding of sales orgs and GTM models, with hands-on experience in segmentation, territory planning, sales process design, or enablementRole Type: Senior Individual Contributor - you'll drive strategic initiatives through expertise and cross-functional collaboration without direct reportsStrategic Thinker: You see the big picture and can break down complex business challenges into actionable frameworks. Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to solving business problemsExecution Catalyst: You don't just create plansyou drive them to completion. You thrive in ambiguous environments and iterate rapidly toward impact.Collaborative Influencer with ability to align and influence cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Ops)Growth Mindset: You're curious, adaptable, and excited by the challenge of scaling systems that directly impact how people learn and grow.Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows: The minimum full-time salary range is between $150,000 to $190,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here. Applications will be accepted through January 30, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.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. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.Job: Sales EnablementJob Family: GO_TO_MARKETOrganization: Corporate Strategy & TechnologySchedule: FULL_TIMEWorkplace Type: RemoteReq ID: 22066