Purpose of the Job:
Macmillan Education South Africa is seeking to appoint an experienced professional to the position of Provincial Sales and Marketing Manager: Gauteng to manage and grow sales within a geographic territory by closing new and maintaining existing adoptions and by providing excellent service to customers through providing information and samples of appropriate products and supplements.

Requirements:
• Grade 12 or equivalent (required).
• Relevant Diploma in Sales / Marketing or Education would be preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar sales position.
• Experience of working within multinational companies.
• Experience of negotiating with teachers, principals, education officials or other relevant decision makers.
• Deep understanding of the South African education landscape.
• Strong communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Able to competently use office productivity software.
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:
• To promote Macmillan’s product range to targeted schools, TVET Colleges staff, booksellers, education officials and corporate using a needs-based methodology to achieve or exceed annual turnover targets.
• To develop and maintain knowledge of the product range to ensure existing adoptions are maintained and take-away opportunities are capitalized on.
• To identify new customers and opportunities to which we can promote our product range in order to grow our market reach and revenue in the most effective manner.
• To comply with the customer centricity plan to ensure long-term relationships are cultivated such that the win/win principle is achieved.
• To constantly communicate with line manager regarding market intelligence.
• To conduct administrative duties timeously and accurately in order to aid planning, improve productivity and maintain the integrity of market information.

Applications: Candidates who are interested in this position and who meet the requirements, may apply using the below links:

Internal Applicants: https://auth.springernature.com/app/springernature_hrworkdaysaml_1/exk5k4x032QKIa8qj417/sso/saml

External Applicants: https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/job/Johannesburg/Provincial-Sales-And-Marketing-Manager_JR101909

For any system related queries, please contact Luyanda Ntlabati on recruitment@macmillan.co.za

Closing date: 29 January 2025

Based in either Cape Town or Pietermaritzburg, this role will report to the Publishing Director.
The successful candidate will be required to:

Coordinate author teams, illustrators, designers, editors, and proofreaders
Monitor the book development process
Monitor the paperwork required for claims from service providers
Keep and maintain a schedule of publishing projects in progress
Attend to legal obligations of publishing projects including contracts and permissions
Attend to administrative work pertaining to publishing projects
Assist with marketing and sales strategies, and teacher training
Maintain and monitor book budgets
Ensure that the final product meets the quality standards set by the Company

We require someone who meets the following key requirements:

A relevant Degree
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with others
Good time management skills and the ability to cope well under pressure
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in a publishing-related field or education
Experience in the preparation of material for submission to the Department of Basic Education for
evaluation and inclusion in a limited National Catalogue
Fully computer literature and proficient in using office productivity software
Able to work from home as and when required
Sound administrative skills
Willingness to travel across South Africa
A valid code B driver’s license and your own reliable vehicle

We are committed to the transformation of our company to reflect and serve, as closely as possible, the demographic profile of the communities we serve. In line with our Employment Equity goals, historically disadvantaged individuals, as well as people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in this role then please send your application to: JAYSHREE@SHUTER.CO.ZA (PLEASE USE SSHUM01 AS YOUR REFERENCE)

Applications close 24 January 2025.

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