Oxford University Press - Area Manager - Sales

About the Role Introduction :

- This is an exciting opportunity to lead international sales for Oxford University Press (OUP) in the West region, focusing on prestigious international schools such as OIC, Cambridge, and IB institutions.

- The role aligns with OUP's mission to support education through high-quality resources and services.

- It offers a chance to work on impactful projects involving both print and digital educational tools, within a dynamic and growth-oriented team culture.

Opportunity:

As Area Manager - International Sales, you will:

- Cover 120+ international schools in the West region.

- Drive double-digit growth in a business worth over - 50 million.

- Provide end-to-end services to schools, including order tracking, teaching support, and organizing workshops.

- Manage key distributor accounts and ensure timely collections to meet budget targets.

- Present OUP's print and digital offerings to educators.

- Acquire and maintain product knowledge across current and upcoming resources.

- Promote curriculum products like Oxford International Curriculum and Oxford AQA.

- Drive revenue through digital products such as MyMaths and Oxford Reading Buddy.

- Share regular sales forecasts and reviews for budget tracking.

- Log daily sales feedback and adoption data.

- Act as the first point of contact for school and distributor queries related to international resources.

About You Essential Criteria:

- Minimum 6 years of experience in a relevant industry.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Familiarity with the assigned territory and willingness to travel extensively across the region.

- Understanding of the education sector, including schools, assessments, and curriculum.

- Proficiency in Salesforce, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

- Solution-centric sales approach with a customer-first mindset and effective presentation skills.

Desirable Criteria:

- Candidates residing in Navi Mumbai or Central Mumbai will be preferred.

- Experience engaging with school heads, teachers, and early years centers.

- Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders such as sales, marketing, product, and operations teams