Job details
Educational Sales Representative at University Press Plc (UPPLC) – Abuja
University Press Plc (UPPLC) is recruiting an Educational Sales Representative in Abuja to build demand for its educational publications among schools and bookshops.
Key responsibilities
- Market and sell learning resources to primary and secondary schools and bookstores.
- Develop relationships with teachers, school administrators and bookstore managers.
- Plan and carry out sales activities to achieve agreed targets.
- Present and demonstrate products to institutional buyers and other decision-makers.
- Explore new markets, monitor customer needs and identify business opportunities.
- Respond to customer enquiries and maintain a high standard of service.
Qualifications and skills
- BSc or HND in Marketing or a related discipline, with at least Second Class Lower or Lower Credit.
- At least two years’ relevant experience in sales or marketing.
- Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria is an advantage.
- Applicants must be no older than 35 years.
- Valid driver’s licence and sound driving ability.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, independent-working and strategic sales skills.
- Understanding of publishing and the relevant sales territory, with good computer skills.
- Professional conduct, integrity and strong relationship-building ability.
- Residence in Abuja or willingness to relocate.
How to apply
Complete the online application form for the Educational Sales Representative position.
Closing date
13 November 2026
Application deadline:
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About the employer
University Press Plc began operations in 1949 as Oxford University Press Nigeria and became University Press Limited in 1978. The educational and general-reading publisher was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in August 1978. Its recognition includes Stock Exchange Merit Awards in the services sector and Concord Prizes for academic publishing in 1984 and 1985.
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