Area Manager Sales

Oxford University Press; Howrah; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Press is looking for a dynamic Sales professional to drive revenue in the school education segment within the assigned territory. You will collaborate with internal teams and school heads to promote educational titles and services, while ensuring timely collections and strong customer relations.

The role requires travel within the region, a deep understanding of the education sector, and a proactive, target-driven approach to growing market share in private and public schools.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to travel within assigned territory.
• Strong understanding of the school education market environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan for new business opportunities and promote products.
• Retain and grow market share in the territory.
• Aggressively promote educational titles to schools and channels.
• Provide value-added services like workshops and educational activities.
• Ensure timely collections and monitor monthly budgets.
• Implement the market plan and ensure high-quality customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Market knowledge

Digital sales exposure

Job description

Job Description:

About the Role

Introduction –

This is an exciting opportunity to join Oxford University Press (OUP), a globally respected organization committed to excellence in education and publishing. By joining the Sales - School Education team, you will be responsible for achieving the sales & collection budgets in the territory assigned through planning and aggressive promotion of the education products. This role offers exposure to diverse projects, collaboration with representatives from Digital Sales, operations, academic excellence, marketing and product teams within the organization as well as school heads and teachers of private and public institutions. You’ll be part of a culture that values integrity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Opportunity –

On a day-to-day basis, you will take part in:

• Planning for the new business opportunities and product promotion.
• Retention and growth for the market share
• Aggressive promotion of educational titles in schools trade in the designated areas.
• Providing value added services in terms of workshops and other educational activities.
• Ensuring faster collection
• Implementation of plan in the market
• Ensuring proper service to our customers
• Handling of the accounts and keep close track of the monthly collection budgets

About You

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 6 years of experience in relevant industry
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Should be open to travel
• Must have market knowledge of assigned territory
• Solution centric sales skills with exposure of digital.
• An understanding and appreciation of school education, the environment, structure and key
  challenges within the sector

Queries

Please [e-mail] any queries relating to this role.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.

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