Provincial Manager : Eastern Cape

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

Job summary

A leading educational publisher is seeking a Provincial Manager in East London to oversee sales activities and manage a high-performing team. The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma in Sales or Education and significant experience in sales management, particularly in the educational sector. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits, focusing on market expansion and team leadership.

Benefits

Pension and medical aid benefits

Training opportunities

Engaging work in an ethical environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Grow sales and market share through targeted activities.
• Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing sales team.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Sales management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Data analytics

Education

National Diploma in Sales, Marketing, or Education

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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 Universitys objective of excellence in research scholarship and education by publishing worldwide.

Provincial Manager : Eastern Cape

Permanent position)

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 and on all agreed budgets within the ethos prescribed by OUPs brand promise.

The Provincial Manager will be reporting 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
• Managed 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.

Requirements

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 the following :

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

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