Educational Consultant: Kwazulu-natal

1 week ago

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Oxford University Press Full time

**Oxford University Press Southern Africa**

Oxford University Press advances knowledge and learning of all kinds, from a child reading their first words to a researcher expanding the frontiers of their field. Our work is constantly evolving, and the possibilities are endless. We strive to help more and more people around the world achieve their potential.

Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It is our mission to further the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

**Educational Consultant: Kwazulu-Natal**

**(Fixed-Term Contract)**

The Oxford University Press is looking for an Educational Consultant who will be responsible for promoting and selling OUP print and digital products to designated Key Account schools and department officials, with the aim of achieving sales targets and growing market share.

The Educational Consultant will be reporting to the Business Development Sales Manager. This post is based in the Pietermaritzburg.

**Principal Accountabilities**:

- Consistently achieve and surpass sales targets.
- Drive sales growth on print and digital products.
- Understanding Oxford University Press position in the market.
- Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline by regularly updating and reporting on progress.
- Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Product knowledge and professional development, by developing a comprehensive understanding of organisations’ print and digital educational resources through dedicated product training and self-study.
- 3 years or more sales experience
- Relevant National Diploma in Sales, Marketing or Education
- Strong business and commercial acumen
- Strong negotiation skills and problem solving
- Able to maintain and foster business relationships
- Experience in publishing environment including both print and digital
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in data analytics, CRM and QlikView
- Excellent presentation skills
- Able to conduct market research
- Knowledge of teaching methodology advantageous
- Able to manage budgets effectively
- Valid driver's license and own vehicle is essential.

**Attributes**:

- Action and delivery oriented
- Shows resilience and commitment
- Target driven
- Problem solver
- Positive attitude
- Deadline-driven
- Displays ethical behaviour
- Supports teamwork and empowers others to achieve their objectives

**Oxford Offers the following**:

- Remuneration will be commensurate with experience
- Statutory leave
- Training opportunities
- Engaging work in a rewarding and ethical environment.

Date: 18 February 2025

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