Area Manager, Sales

Job Title

• Title: Area Manager, Sales
• Department: Sales – School Education
• Location: Chennai

About the Role

Introduction – 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a mission-driven organization committed to transforming school education through high-quality content and services. As an Area Manager in the School Education Sales team, you will play a key role in expanding our reach and impact in the K–12 education sector. This role is ideal for someone passionate about education, who thrives in a dynamic environment, and is eager to contribute to Oxford University Press’s legacy of excellence and innovation.

Opportunity – 

In this role, you will be responsible for achieving sales and collection targets in your assigned territory. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Planning and executing strategies for new business opportunities and product promotions.
• Driving market share growth through aggressive promotion of educational titles.
• Delivering value-added services such as workshops and educational activities.
• Ensuring timely collections and maintaining strong customer service standards.
• Managing key accounts and closely tracking monthly collection budgets.
• Collaborating with internal teams to implement market plans effectively.

Your efforts will directly support the growth of our educational offerings and strengthen our relationships with schools and educators.

About You

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a relevant industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel and deep knowledge of the assigned territory.
• Solution-oriented sales skills with exposure to digital platforms.
• Understanding of the school education ecosystem, including its structure and challenges.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in consultative or value-based selling.
• Familiarity with both print and digital educational products.

Queries

Please contact shariq.anwar@oup.com with any queries relating to this role.

Salary

Dependent on skills and experience.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.