Job details
Educational Sales Representative at University Press Plc (UPPLC) – Akure Depot
University Press Plc (UPPLC) is recruiting an Educational Sales Representative assigned to the Akure Depot, listed under Ekiti. The role promotes educational books to schools and bookshops in the assigned sales area.
Responsibilities
- Present educational publications to primary and secondary schools and bookstores.
- Maintain relationships with teachers, school administrators and bookstore managers.
- Plan sales activity and work towards sales targets.
- Conduct product demonstrations for decision-makers.
- Find new accounts and track customer needs and market trends.
- Respond to customer enquiries and support satisfaction with products.
Requirements
- BSc or HND in Marketing or a related field, with at least Second Class Lower or Lower Credit.
- At least two years of relevant sales or marketing experience.
- Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria membership is an advantage.
- Valid driver’s licence and good driving ability.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and independent working skills.
- Knowledge of the publishing market and assigned sales territory.
- Computer literacy, sound judgement, integrity and professional conduct.
- Applicants must be no older than 35 and reside in the city of application or be willing to relocate.
How to apply
Complete the online application using the vacancy-specific application page.
Closing date
13 November 2026
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About the employer
University Press Plc publishes educational and general reading materials in Nigeria. Established in 1949 as Oxford University Press Nigeria, it became University Press Limited on incorporation in 1978 and was quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange that year. The company has received awards recognising academic publishing and performance in the services sector.
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