GT Sales Consultant at Oxford University Press Southern Africa

About the role

We currently seek a highly motivated and efficient GT Educational Sales Consultant to join the dynamic and growing team responsible for selling OUP’s material.

Based in Midrand, Gauteng and will report to the Regional Sales Manager.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Delivering and exceeding sales targets
• Build and secure trusted relationship with public, private and independent schools
• Promote OUP educational materials to drive sales growth
• Maintain a well-organized sales pipeline
• Develop and execute sales plan for designated sales territory
• Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop high level relationships with district officials and key booksellers
• Conducting product presentations and facilitate exhibitions for educators
• Arrange workshops and events in designated sales territory

The ideal candidate will need to possess the following requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and own transport
• National Diploma or equivalent in Education, Marketing and Sales
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Proven track record of building high level relationships
• Key Account experience
• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
• Understanding of the South African education and school market will be advantageous
• Experience in Educational sales will be advantageous
• Strong CRM skills

We offer competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) depending on the skills and experience. OUP offers a full range of supporting benefits.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Oxford University Press will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need for transformation.