Educational Consultant in AR at Oxford University Press

Job Title: Educational Consultant
Location: AR, C1289AAP
Salary: n/a
Division: English Language Teaching
Department: Sales

Job Description:

OUP Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford which is an exempt charity whose primary purpose is educational. It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education, by publishing worldwide. Within this, ELT’s objective is to provide high quality materials and services that teach and sell well, enabling us to reinvest in the pursuit of our mission. OUP, the leading global ELT publisher, is seeking highly motivated Educational Consultant to add to its Argentina team based in Greater La Plata & South GBA, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and the purpose of this job is to carry out promotional and sales activities interacting directly with customers to explore their needs, build trust, and offer a compelling solution based on OUP’s portfolio of solutions and services so that we achieve new customers and expand increase market share. The selected candidates must be a creative and enthusiastic self-starter with exceptional communication, organizational and sales skills, including negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Prospect target institutions virtually and physically
• Organize and execute an account-based activity plan to manage effective interactions with assigned accounts, be a solution provider giving OUP a competitive edge in order to achieve and possibly exceed targets
• Establish and manage high quality customer relationships by conducting conversations with key decision makers to understand their business needs, and strategically offer an efficient and effective solution to help their organization reach their goals
• Deliver compelling professional sales presentations to customers that are relevant to their needs, using existing OUP assets and resources available
• Actively provide information on customer feedback, market trends, and competitor activities via line management to give strong insights for strategy setting
• Continuously develop and improve portfolio and market knowledge, communication and promotional skills and tools through self-learning and active participation in training programmes
• Carry out daily data update routines to agreed Data Quality levels
• Contribute to a great team spirit and high performing team
• Adhere to OUP Ethical Policies

This is a full-time role. Travelling will be required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will need to possess the following skills:

Required Skills

• University degree in English-related fields (Teaching, Translation, etc.).
• Advanced English level (minimum B2).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs)
• Adaptability, strategic thinking, and a positive attitude toward change.
• Developed sales skills and techniques
• Customer and result orientation
• Proficiency with digital tools and technology.
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned region.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of needs of different stakeholders in ELT institutions (principal, coordinators, teachers, etc.)

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.