Senior Area Manager, Sales

Job Title

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

About the Role

Introduction –

• This role offers the chance to shape the overall sales strategy for the Punjab, Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh markets. It's an excellent opportunity to lead a team and drive significant impact in a dynamic region.

• Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that values innovation and growth. You'll be contributing to our mission of providing quality educational products, aligning with our core values of integrity and excellence.

• You'll be involved in current and future projects that leverage cutting-edge technology and tools. The team culture is supportive and collaborative, ensuring a stimulating work environment.

Opportunity – 

• What will they be doing on a day-to-day basis

  • Developing and implementing sales strategies for OUP print, blended, and digital products.
  • Supporting the team in achieving their targets and guiding them in profiling schools.
  • Mentoring the team to enhance user adoption and acquiring new schools.
  • Allocating areas to sales representatives, setting budgets, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies.
  • Managing travel, expenses, and promotional budgets.
  • Strategizing marketing and workshop plans in line with OUP’s focus.
  • Ensuring timely collections and efficient forecasting of stock requirements.
  • Analyzing market trends and reporting to senior leadership.
  • Maintaining and enhancing OUP India's public image through ethical business practices.

• What impact will the role have on the team and OUP as a whole

  • This role is crucial for driving sales growth in the region, supporting team development, and ensuring the successful implementation of sales strategies. It will significantly contribute to OUP's overall mission and goals.

About You

• Essential Criteria

  • Bachelor or Master Degree from a reputable institute.
  • Minimum 8–10 years of relevant work experience.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage well at all levels.
  • Problem-solving and creative skills with sound judgment.
  • High level of integrity, dependability, and results-orientation.

• Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in managing/leading sales teams within or outside the organization.

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.