University Press Plc Job: Recruitment for Educational Sales Representative

University Press Plc Vacancy for Educational Sales Representative 

University Press PLC 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 authorized 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. 


University Press Plc. the foremost publisher and a key player in the publishing industry seeks to attract and retain self motivated, result-oriented and dynamic persons for the position below:

POSITION: Educational Sales Representative 

Candidates should possess the following:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

•  B.Sc or HND in marketing with minimum of 2nd class lower division or lower credit;
   
• Membership of National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) will be an added advantage;
   
• Good interpersonal and communications skills;
   
• Good knowledge of the publishing industry and familiarity with the operating terrain
   
• Computer Literacy;
   
• Good mannerism and high social skills;
   
• High level of integrity and strength of character;
   
• Good driving skills with valid driver’s license. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

•  Promote and sell all company’s publications;
   
• Prospect for customers through visitations to schools, book stores, Ministry of Education, Libraries and other relevant organizations; 

• Participate in book fairs, exhibitions and workshops;
   
• Obtain orders and supply to customers;
   
• Collect payment due and pay into company’s account; 

• Any other duties as may be assigned. 

SALARY:

The Salary is attractive, negotiable and competitive.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should forward their applications with detail resume stating full name, place and date of birth, state of origin, contract address, permanent home address, mobile telephone numbers & email address, educational institutions attended with dates, academic & professional qualifications (copies of certificates with dates, names & addresses of three (3) referees who should attest to the candidates abilities, academic, as well as moral character and integrity. Referees are to forward confidential reports to the address below. Application should be received on or before 9th December, 2010. To:

The Principal Manager, (Human Resources)

University Press Plc.

P.M.B. 5095, Dygbe, Ibadan

OR

E-mail to: hrd@universitypressplc.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.