Area Manager, Sales

About the Role

Introduction –

As Area Manager, Sales, you will contribute to the mission of enhancing learning through high-quality educational products. For professionals already in the industry, this role presents a meaningful career move with the chance to work on impactful projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and engage with schools to promote learning solutions. The role is dynamic, involving both strategic planning and direct engagement with educators, making it both challenging and rewarding.

Opportunity –

• You will be responsible for achieving sales and collection targets in your assigned territory.
• Your daily responsibilities will include planning new business opportunities, promoting educational titles, retaining and growing market share, conducting workshops and educational activities, ensuring timely collections, implementing market plans, and providing excellent customer service.
• You will also manage accounts and closely monitor monthly collection budgets.
• Internally, you will collaborate with teams from digital sales, operations, academic excellence, marketing, and product development.
• Externally, you will engage with school heads and teachers from both private and public institutions.
• Your work will directly influence OUP’s market presence and customer satisfaction in the school education segment.

About You

• Minimum 6 years of experience in the relevant industry
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel
• Strong market knowledge of the assigned territory
• Solution-centric sales skills with exposure to digital platforms
• Understanding and appreciation of school education, including its structure and key challenges

Queries

Please contact shariq.anwar@oup.com with any queries relating to this role. To ensure a smooth application process, please submit your CV through this link rather than via email.