TVET Sales Representative

Springer Nature Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publisher is seeking a TVET Sales Representative in Gauteng. You will manage and grow sales, ensuring excellent customer service while promoting educational products. Candidates should have a degree in education, at least 3 years of sales experience, and strong negotiation skills. This role requires travel across South Africa.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a similar sales role.
• Experience with international and local companies in sales or education.
• Strong understanding of the South African education landscape.

Responsibilities

• Promote products to TVET college staff using a needs-based approach.
• Support promotional efforts to schools and officials.
• Identify new customers and grow market share.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Proficiency in office productivity software

Education

Degree or Diploma in Education

Job description

Job Title: TVET Sales Representative

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: August 15, 2025

Purpose of the Job:

Macmillan Education South Africa is seeking an experienced professional for the position of TVET Sales Representative in Gauteng. The successful candidate will manage and grow sales within a geographic territory by securing new adoptions and maintaining existing ones, while delivering excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma, preferably in Education
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar sales role
• Experience working with international and local companies, ideally in sales, marketing, or education
• Proven negotiation skills with lecturers, education officials, or decision-makers
• Strong understanding of the South African education landscape
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills
• Willingness to travel nationally
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Proficiency in office productivity software
• Valid driver’s license

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote Macmillan’s products to TVET college staff and booksellers using a needs-based approach to meet or exceed annual turnover targets
• Support promotional efforts to schools, officials, and librarians as needed
• Maintain product knowledge to retain existing adoptions and identify new opportunities
• Identify new customers, grow market share, and increase revenue
• Implement customer-centric plans to build long-term relationships
• Share market intelligence with the line manager
• Complete administrative duties accurately and on time to support planning and maintain data integrity

Note: This job is active and accepting applications until August 15, 2025.