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 Description
Promote and sell educational products to primary schools, secondary schools, and bookstores within assigned locations
Build and maintain relationships with school administrators, teachers, and bookstore managers
Execute sales strategies to meet and exceed assigned targets
Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to key decision-makers
Identify new business opportunities and monitor market trends
Provide excellent customer service and ensure client satisfaction
Qualification & Experience
B.Sc./HND in Marketing, Business Administration or any related discipline with (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
Applicant must be resident in the city of application