Educational Sales Consultant

Educational Sales Consultant

Oxford University Press

2023-08-11 Goodwood

Job Ref # : EducationalSalesConsultant

Industry : Sales

Job Type : Permanent

Positions Available : 1

Oxford University Press is looking for an experienced Educational Sales Consultant to assist with promoting and selling of OUP products and partner titles to schools, booksellers, and other customers to meet sales budgets.

Job Description

Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Oxford University Press advances knowledge and learning of all kinds, from a child reading their first words to a researcher expanding the frontiers of their field.

Our work is constantly evolving, and the possibilities are endless. We strive to help more and more people around the world achieve their potential.

Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It is our mission to further the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

Educational Sales Consultant

Permanent position)

Oxford University Press is looking for an experienced Educational Sales Consultant to assist with promoting and selling of OUP products and partner titles to schools, booksellers, and other customers to meet sales budgets.

Reporting to the Western Cape Regional Manager, the Educational Sales Consultant will work closely with all the various divisions within OUP.

This post is based in Cape Town.

Principal Accountabilities :

• Achieving sales targets for front and backlist titles.
• Calling on schools (Public, Private and Independent) to secure adoptions.
• Understanding OUP’s position in the market.
• Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Calling on district education officials, key booksellers, and libraries to generate sales.
• Conducting product presentations and facilitating exhibitions for educators.
• Familiarise yourself with and support company policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma or equivalent in Education, Marketing and Sales
• Extensive sales experience
• A through understanding of the South African School curriculum
• In-depth knowledge of the education and book trade market
• Relationship building skills
• Computer literate with MS Office, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Product knowledge
• Presentation skills
• Event coordination
• Sales Management
• Valid driver’s license and own transport

Attributes :

• Demonstrates a spirit of competitiveness
• Able to work well under pressure
• Displays ethical behaviour
• Support teamwork
• Communicates effectively
• Innovative
• Positive attitude
• Deadline-driven
• Highly organised

Oxford University Press, an equal opportunity employer, seeks a talented individual to fill this post in the Sales Department based in the Goodwood, Cape Town.

Oxford University Press will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need for transformation.

Closing date : 26 May 2023