About University Press PLC (UPPLC)
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.
Job Title: Educational Sales Representative
Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Port Harcourt – Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- To promote and seek orders for Higher Educational Books
- Visit various higher (tertiary) institutions to solicit business
- Sell Higher Educational Books and other reading books to booksellers
- Mount exhibitions at book fairs, seminars and conferences
Qualifications & Experience
- B.Sc /HND in Marketing or any related discipline with a minimum of second-class lower division or lower credit 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 a valid driver’s license Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good knowledge of the publishing industry and familiarity with the operating terrain Computer literacy
- Good mannerisms with high social skills, integrity and strength of character
- Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) will be an added advantage.
Remuneration
Competitive and sufficiently attractive for the right type of candidate. A fulling and bright career is assured.
Application Closing Date
4th September, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Or
Forward their Applications, Curriculum Vitae, Birth Certificate / Age Declaration, and Credentials to: jobs@universitypressplc.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Or
Forward their Applications, Curriculum Vitae, Birth Certificate / Age Declaration, and Credentials to:
Principal Manager (Human Resources Division),
University Press Plc,
Three Crowns Building, Jericho, Ibadan,
Oyo State.
Note: All applicants must indicate the town/city of interest, must be resident and familiar with the terrain of the location where they wish to work.