Educational Sales Representatives at University Press Plc (UPPLC) – Nationwide

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 an authorised share 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 Merit Award 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Educational Sales Representative

Locations: Nationwide

Qualification and Experience

• 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.
• Not more than 35 years of age.

Required Skills:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the publishing industry and familiarity with the operating terrain.
• Computer literacy
• Good mannerism with high social skills, integrity and strength of character.
• Good driving skills with a valid driver’s license
• Good report writing skill.

Remuneration
Competitive and sufficiently attractive for the right type of candidate.  A fulfilling and bright career is assured.

Application Closing Date
29th January, 2021.