Sales Consultant/Trainer KZN at Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Introduction    
Oxford University Press, an equal opportunity employer, seeks a talented individual to fill this post in its Schools Sales department, based KZN – Zululand region.

Reporting to the KZN Provincial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for maximizing sales with schools, libraries and booksellers, business development, organizing and conducting product presentations and workshops to educators and other key stakeholders as well as coordinating provincial activities.

Specification    
As the Sales Consultant/Trainer you will be responsible for:

• Sales targets of front list and backlist titles are achieved
• Understand OUP’s position in the market Productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Person will be calling on schools, education officials, key booksellers and libraries to generate sales as well conducting workshops to educators and other key stakeholders.

Requirements    
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A national diploma in education, marketing, or sales
• Extensive sales experience and proven track record
• Relevant training experience
• A thorough understanding of the South African school’s curriculum
• In-depth knowledge of the education and book trade market
• Relationship building skills
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Report writing skills
• Ability to operate within a team
• Valid driver’s license

Job Closing Date    

• 02/02/2022