Area Manager, Sales

About the Role

Introduction –

This is an exciting opportunity to lead international sales for Oxford University Press (OUP) in the West region, focusing on prestigious international schools such as OIC, Cambridge, and IB institutions. The role aligns with OUP’s mission to support education through high-quality resources and services. It offers a chance to work on impactful projects involving both print and digital educational tools, within a dynamic and growth-oriented team culture.

Opportunity – 

As Area Manager – International Sales, you will:

• Cover 120+ international schools in the West region.
• Drive double-digit growth in a business worth over ₹50 million.
• Provide end-to-end services to schools, including order tracking, teaching support, and organizing workshops.
• Manage key distributor accounts and ensure timely collections to meet budget targets.
• Present OUP’s print and digital offerings to educators.
• Acquire and maintain product knowledge across current and upcoming resources.
• Promote curriculum products like Oxford International Curriculum and Oxford AQA.
• Drive revenue through digital products such as MyMaths and Oxford Reading Buddy.
• Share regular sales forecasts and reviews for budget tracking.
• Log daily sales feedback and adoption data.
• Act as the first point of contact for school and distributor queries related to international resources.

About You

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a relevant industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the assigned territory and willingness to travel extensively across the region.
• Understanding of the education sector, including schools, assessments, and curriculum.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Solution-centric sales approach with a customer-first mindset and effective presentation skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Candidates residing in Navi Mumbai or Central Mumbai will be preferred.
• Experience engaging with school heads, teachers, and early years centers.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders such as sales, marketing, product, and operations teams.

Queries

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