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Educational Sales Representative at University Press Plc (UPPLC) – Oshodi, Isolo and Surulere, Lagos
University Press Plc (UPPLC) is recruiting an Educational Sales Representative to promote educational publications to primary and secondary schools and bookstores across Oshodi, Isolo and Surulere in Lagos State. The role focuses on customer relationships, product presentations and meeting sales targets.
Responsibilities
- Promote and sell educational publications to schools and bookstores within the assigned locations.
- Develop strong working relationships with school leaders, teachers and bookstore managers.
- Plan and implement sales activities to achieve targets.
- Present and demonstrate books and other educational resources to decision-makers.
- Identify new customers and monitor local market needs and trends.
- Respond to customer enquiries and support client satisfaction.
Requirements
- BSc or HND in Marketing or a related discipline, with at least Second Class Lower or Lower Credit.
- At least two years of relevant sales or marketing experience.
- Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria is an advantage.
- Strong communication, relationship management and independent working skills.
- Valid driving licence and sound driving ability.
- Knowledge of publishing and the local sales territory, plus computer literacy.
- Professional conduct, integrity and interpersonal skills.
- Applicants must be no older than 35 and resident in the relevant city or willing to relocate.
How to apply
Complete the online application form using the employer’s application link.
Closing date
13 November 2026
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About the employer
University Press Plc (UPPLC) is a Nigerian publisher of educational and general-interest books. Established in 1949 as Oxford University Press Nigeria, it was renamed University Press Limited on incorporation as a public limited company in 1978. It was quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in August 1978 and has received awards recognising its work in publishing and the services sector.
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