Jobs at Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Specification    
As the Managing Editor you will:

• Project manage a list of titles for publication
• Apply editorial quality control measures
• Maintain mutually beneficial relationships with external suppliers, and internal staff
• Manage cost against approved budget
• Maintain accurate records and detailed reporting on project progress
• Adhere to company policies and protocols, notably systems and administration

Requirements    
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years’ experience in educational publishing (textbooks) a relevant degree
• Excellent English language skills, written and spoken
• An ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• An ability to operate on the SAP system
• Knowledge of the publishing industry advantageous
• Report writing
• Copywriting
• Proofreading
• Editing
• Contact building and negotiation
• Budget monitoring and project management
• A good understanding of pedagogy and knowledge of teaching methodology

Job Closing Date    31/01/2022

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Specification    
As the School Sales Consultant you will be responsible for:

• Achieving sales targets for front- and backlist titles
• Understanding OUP’s position in the market
• Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Calling on schools, district education officials, key booksellers and libraries to generate sales
• Conducting product presentations and facilitating workshops for educators

Requirements    
Qualifications & Experience:

• A national diploma or equivalent in Education, Marketing or Sales
• Extensive sales experience
• A thorough understanding of the South African school curriculum
• In-depth knowledge of the education and book trade market
• Relationship building skills
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Report writing skills
• Ability to operate within a team
• Computer literate with MS Office, PowerPoint and Word
• Digital Sales experience will be an added advantage
• Valid driver’s license essential

Job Closing Date    

• 28/01/2022

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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