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Assistant Educational Business Advisor (Fixed Term Contract) At Oxford University Press East Africa

Oxford University Press East Africa

Education / Teaching full time Nairobi Posted 21 hours ago

Oxford University Press advances knowledge and learning of all kinds, from a child reading their first words to a researcher expanding the frontiers of their field. Our work is constantly evolving, and the possibilities are endless. We strive to help more and more people around the world achieve their potential. Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It is our mission to further the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.Oxford University Press East Africa is hiring an Assistant Education Business Advisor in Nairobi for an 8-month fixed-term contract, focused on driving sales growth, building school relationships, managing distributors, and supporting collections and CRM reporting. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in Education, Sales, or Marketing, 3–5 years’ experience in educational sales, strong English and Kiswahili, and the ability to work independently with multiple stakeholders.  Main duties Deliver sales targets through a focused territory plan. Visit schools daily and keep accurate activity records. Identify and convert new business opportunities. Manage bookshops and distributors to improve product availability and visibility. Support collections, monitor outstanding balances, and submit timely sales reports. Ideal profile Strong communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and organisation skills. Good digital, tech, data, and analytical skills. Professional conduct, ethical standards, and brand stewardship. Teaching experience is an added advantage.