Company Info
Large organization
101 to 150 Employees
University Press PLC (UPPLC) was founded in 1949 under the name of Oxford University Press Nigeria, and has grown to become one of the oldest, most experienced and the Nation’s Foremost Publishers of materials for educational and for general reading.
University Press PLC (UPPLC) was founded in 1949 under the name of Oxford University Press Nigeria, and has grown to become one of the oldest, most experienced and the Nation’s Foremost Publishers of materials for educational and for general reading. At incorporation as a public liability company in 1978,the Company’s name was changed to University Press Limited with anauthorisedshare capital of 8,000,000 Ordinary shares of 50k each. Quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on 14th August 1978, UPPLC has, on two occasions, won the prestigious Stock Exchange MeritAward in the service sector of quoted companies. It has also won, for two consecutive years, 1984 and 1985, the Concord Prize for Excellence in Academic Publishing.
Job Title: Educational Sales Representative
Locations: Lagos and Delta
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Promote and sell educational products to primary schools, secondary schools, and bookstores in Lagos/Delta.
- Build and maintain relationships with school administrators, teachers, and bookstore managers.
- Develop and execute effective sales strategies to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to decision-makers within schools and bookstores.
- Identify new business opportunities and stay informed about market trends and customer needs.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries and ensuring satisfaction with products.
Qualification & Required Skills
- HND/BSc in Marketing or any related discipline with a minimum of second-class lower division or lower credit.
- Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of two (2) years cognate experience in sales/marketing.
- Ability to work independently and strategically
- Not more than 35 years of age.
- Good driving skills with valid driver’s license.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good knowledge of the publishing industry and familiar with the operating terrain.
- Computer literacy
- Good mannerisms with high social skills, integrity and strength of character.
Application Closing Date
28th March, 2025.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online
