Provincial Sales And Marketing Manager

Job title: Provincial Sales and Marketing Manager: Gauteng

Department: Sales & Marketing

Location: Field Based - Gauteng

Salary: Market related

Reporting to: Head of National School Sales

Reference number: PSMMG2901

Who We Are

Macmillan Education (part of Springer Nature) is a world-class educational content and service provider. As a trusted publishing brand in Southern Africa, we support learners, teachers, and institutions throughout their educational journey by offering them engaging and flexible content formats. Our passion for learning and our commitment to elevating education in Southern Africa make us a leading partner in driving learner performance and assisting educators in delivering excellent results.

Purpose of the Job:

Macmillan Education South Africa is seeking to appoint an experienced professional to the position of Provincial Sales and Marketing Manager: Gauteng to manage and grow sales within a geographic territory by closing new and maintaining existing adoptions and by providing excellent service to customers through providing information and samples of appropriate products and supplements.

Requirements:

1. Grade 12 or equivalent (required).
2. Relevant Diploma in Sales / Marketing or Education would be preferred.
3. 3+ years' experience in a similar sales position.
4. Experience of working within multinational companies.
5. Experience of negotiating with teachers, principals, education officials or other relevant decision makers.
6. Deep understanding of the South African education landscape.
7. Strong communication skills.
8. Maintain confidentiality and integrity.
9. Able to competently use office productivity software.
10. Must be in possession of a valid driver's license.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To promote Macmillan's product range to targeted schools, TVET Colleges staff, booksellers, education officials and corporate using a needs-based methodology to achieve or exceed annual turnover targets.
2. To develop and maintain knowledge of the product range to ensure existing adoptions are maintained and take-away opportunities are capitalized on.
3. To identify new customers and opportunities to which we can promote our product range in order to grow our market reach and revenue in the most effective manner.
4. To comply with the customer centricity plan to ensure long-term relationships are cultivated such that the win/win principle is achieved.
5. To constantly communicate with line manager regarding market intelligence.
6. To conduct administrative duties timeously and accurately in order to aid planning, improve productivity and maintain the integrity of market information.

Applications: Candidates who are interested in this position and who meet the requirements may apply above.

Closing date: 29 January 2025

Job Posting End Date:
29-01-2025