Educational Consultant : Gauteng

Oup; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publisher in Midrand, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Educational Sales Consultant to promote and sell print and digital products to private schools and educational stakeholders. You will drive sales targets and build long-term relationships within the market. Ideal candidates will possess a National Diploma in Education, Marketing, or Sales and have a strong understanding of the South African educational landscape. Competitive remuneration, pension, and medical benefits are offered.

Benefits

Pension and medical aid benefits

Statutory leave

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of South African School curriculum essential.
• In-depth knowledge of the education and book trade market required.
• Experience in building relationships with educational stakeholders necessary.

Responsibilities

• Achieving sales targets for front and backlist titles.
• Calling on schools to secure adoptions.
• Conducting product presentations for educators.

Skills

Relationship building skills

Computer literate with MS Office

Understanding of South African School curriculum

Education

National Diploma or equivalent in Education, Marketing and Sales

Tools

CRM systems

Qlik View

Job description

Educational Sales Consultant — Midrand, Gauteng

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.

Oxford University Press is looking for an experienced Educational Sales Consultant to assist with promoting and selling of OUP print and digital products to designated Private schools, Quintile 5 schools and educational stakeholders with the aim of building long term relationships and actively contributing to reaching sales targets and market share growth in territories.

Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the Educational Sales Consultant will work closely with all the various divisions within OUP.

This post is based in Midrand, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Achieving sales targets for front and backlist titles
• Calling on schools (Private and Section 21 Quintile 5 schools) 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
• Familiarising yourself with and supporting company policies and procedures
• Event coordination
• Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle
• Deadline-driven
• Highly organised

Qualifications & Experience

• National Diploma or equivalent in Education, Marketing and Sales
• 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, Power Point, Word, Outlook, and Excel
• System knowledge of CRM and Qlik View will be advantageous
• Product knowledge

Attributes

• Demonstrates a spirit of competitiveness
• Able to work well under pressure
• Support teamwork

Benefits

• Remuneration will be commensurate with experience
• Pension and medical aid benefits
• Statutory leave
• Training opportunities

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

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

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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