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Educational Sales Representative at University Press Plc (UPPLC) – Zaria Depot
University Press Plc (UPPLC) is recruiting an Educational Sales Representative for its Zaria Depot in Kaduna State. The role sells educational publications to schools and bookshops, develops customer relationships and pursues territory sales targets.
Responsibilities
- Promote educational materials to primary and secondary schools and bookshops in the assigned area.
- Build relationships with teachers, administrators and bookstore managers.
- Develop sales plans and work towards targets.
- Demonstrate educational products to decision-makers.
- Identify new business opportunities and monitor customer needs and market trends.
- Respond to enquiries and maintain customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- BSc or HND in Marketing or a related discipline, with at least Second Class Lower or Lower Credit.
- At least two years’ relevant sales or marketing experience.
- Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria is an advantage.
- Ability to drive with a valid driver’s licence.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, strategic and independent working skills.
- Publishing-industry and local-market knowledge, plus computer literacy.
- Professional conduct, sound judgement and integrity.
- No older than 35; must live in the city of application or be willing to relocate.
How to apply
Complete the online application using the vacancy-specific application link.
Closing date
13 November 2026
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About the employer
University Press Plc publishes educational and general reading materials in Nigeria. Founded 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 academic publishing and service-sector awards.
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