Provincial Manager : Eastern Cape

Oxford University Press; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational publisher in East London is seeking a Provincial Manager to lead sales initiatives and manage a team. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Sales or Marketing and significant experience in educational sales. Responsibilities include expanding market share, managing budgets, and developing workshops. The position offers competitive remuneration and benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Pension and medical aid benefits

Training opportunities

Engaging work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in sales management.
• At least 3 years experience in an educational setting.
• Experience in the publishing industry including both print and digital formats.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales and market share through targeted sales activities.
• Recruit, train, motivate and manage team performance.
• Collaborate and build productive relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Sales management

Business insight

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

National Diploma in Sales, Marketing or Education

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Oxford University Press Southern Africa 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.

Provincial Manager: Eastern Cape

Oxford University Press is looking for a Provincial Manager to plan, implement and monitor sales activities in the respective Province to increase sales and market share. To build, lead and champion an effective and efficient sales team to overachieve on all agreed budgets within the ethos prescribed by OUP\'s brand promise.

The Provincial Manager will report to the National Education Manager. This post is based in East London.

Principal Accountabilities

• Grow sales and market share through targeted sales activities.
• Expand adoptions of front list and backlist titles.
• Develop and implement a Teacher Workshop Plan for the province.
• Collaborate and build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders.
• Effective data management.
• Manage budgets effectively by forecasting annual capital and operational expenses and developing cost control mechanisms.
• Recruit, train, motivate and manage team performance; provide guidance and support; and conduct regular performance reviews.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Sales, Marketing or Education.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in sales management.
• At least 3 years experience in an educational setting.
• Strong business and commercial insight.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful strategies.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain high-level business relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work across various functional areas to achieve results.
• Leadership and staff management experience.
• Experience in the publishing industry including both print and digital formats.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Business development expertise.
• Proficiency in data analytics and CRM systems.

Attributes

• Action and delivery oriented
• Shows resilience and commitment
• Problem solver
• Positive attitude
• Deadline-driven
• Presentation skills
• Displays ethical behaviour
• Supports teamwork and empowers others to achieve their objectives

Oxford Offers

• Remuneration will be commensurate with experience
• Pension and medical aid benefits
• Statutory leave
• Training opportunities
• Engaging work in a rewarding and ethical environment.

Oxford University Press, an equal opportunity employer, seeks a talented individual to fill this post in its Sales Department based in East London. Oxford University Press will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan which acknowledges the need for transformation.

Closing date: 22 July 2025

Work Level
Mid-Level

Job Type
Permanent

Salary
Market Related

EE Position
Yes

Location
East London

Required Experience
Manager

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience, Customer Service, Employee Evaluation, Management Experience, Math, Employment & Labor Law, Sanitation, Leadership Experience, P&L Management, Mentoring, Supervising Experience, Restaurant Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1