Area Manager, Sales in Mumbai, Mahārāshtra at Oxford University Press

Location: Ahmedabad

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact sales role within the School Education business, driving growth across a defined territory. The role offers a strong mix of strategic planning and on-ground execution, making it ideal for experienced sales professionals looking to expand their influence and leadership in the education sector.

It is a positive career move for individuals who are already working in a sales environment and are seeking greater autonomy, responsibility, and visibility. You will be contributing directly to the organization’s mission of delivering high-quality educational products and services, while working with cross-functional teams and engaging closely with educators and institutions.

The role is particularly interesting as it combines traditional sales with value-driven engagement—ranging from product promotion to conducting workshops and educational initiatives—while also leveraging digital exposure and solution-oriented selling approaches in a competitive and evolving market.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and identify new business opportunities within your assigned territory
• Drive aggressive promotion of educational products and titles across schools and trade channels
• Achieve sales and collection targets through structured planning and execution
• Ensure retention and growth of market share in the region
• Deliver value-added services such as workshops and educational activities for customers
• Monitor and ensure timely collections while minimizing product returns
• Implement market plans effectively and track performance against targets
• Maintain strong relationships by ensuring high-quality customer service
• Handle accounts and closely track monthly collection budgets

You will collaborate extensively with internal teams including sales, operations, academic excellence, marketing, finance, and product teams. Externally, you will engage with school heads, teachers from private and public institutions, and booksellers.

Impact:
Your work will directly influence revenue growth, market expansion, and customer satisfaction within the assigned territory. By strengthening relationships with key stakeholders and driving adoption of educational solutions, you will play a vital role in advancing the organization’s presence and impact in the school education segment.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a relevant industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness and flexibility to travel
• Strong knowledge of the assigned market/territory
• Proven solution-oriented sales approach with exposure to digital products or platforms
• Good understanding of the school education ecosystem, including its structure, environment, and key challenges

• Experience working closely with schools, educators, or educational institutions
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in a sales-driven organization

Please contact shariq.anwar@oup.com with any queries relating to this role. To ensure a smooth application process, please submit your CV through this link than via email.

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.