Educational Sales Consultant- GoodWood at Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Principal Accountabilities:

• Achieving sales targets for front and backlist titles.
• Calling on schools (Public, Private and Independent) 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.
• Familiarise yourself with and support company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma or equivalent in Education, Marketing and Sales
• Extensive sales experience
• A 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, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Product knowledge
• Presentation skills
• Event coordination
• Sales Management
• Valid driver’s license and own transport

Attributes:

• Demonstrates a spirit of competitiveness
• Able to work well under pressure
• Displays ethical behaviour
• Support teamwork
• Communicates effectively
• Innovative
• Positive attitude
• Deadline-driven
• Highly organised