Sales Representative ELT

Sales Representative ELT

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world.

Macmillan Education provides world-class content in the most relevant, engaging and flexible formats to support students, teachers and institutions in lifelong learning.

About the Role

As a Sales Representative, you will play a central role in promoting our publishing list, strengthening relationships with key partners, and driving sales growth in your assigned territory. This role will be reporting to the Regional Sales Manager.

Role Responsibilities

• Organising, carrying out, and reporting on an extensive programme of visits to schools, universities, ministries, retailers, and distribution partners in the territory, ensuring professional representation of the company at all times.
• Maintaining regular contact with educational institutions, retailers, ministries, and other stakeholders through visits, email, and telephone communication.
• Providing timely and accurate market feedback gathered during visits and meetings.
• Organising, attending, and reporting on exhibitions, conferences, seminars, and teacher training workshops, including delivering presentations and training sessions where appropriate.
• Supporting the organisation and execution of marketing and publishing projects within the territory.
• Updating and maintaining the customer database regularly and accurately.
• Assisting in the creation of promotional materials and targeted mailings to educational institutions.
• Handling queries and correspondence received from schools, teachers, and other stakeholders.
• Working closely with the Regional Manager to develop and implement strategies to maximise sales and strengthen the company's presence in the market.
• Carrying out other promotional and sales-related duties as required.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• University degree, preferably in Education, Languages, or a related field.
• Experience in English Language Teaching (ELT) or the publishing/education sector (preferred).
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability in meeting deadlines and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory (valid driving licence required).

Desirable

• Sales experience (an asset).
• Initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards.