Job Description
Job Title: Sales Representative
Location(s): Slovakia - fully remote with travel
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.
About the Brand
Macmillan Education provides world-class content in the most relevant, engaging and flexible formats to support students, teachers and institutions in lifelong learning.
Visit macmillaneducation.com and follow @MacmillanEducation / @MacmillanELT
About the Role
This role sits within Macmillan Education, which operates as one of the key businesses under Springer Nature. As a Sales Representative at Macmillan Education, you will play a central role in promoting our publishing list, strengthening relationships with key partners, and driving sales growth in your assigned territory. You will be directly involved in maximizing the promotion of Macmillan ELT list in the region.
Please note that this position is fully remote with extensive travel within the assigned territory in Slovakia.
Role Responsibilities:
- Organize, carry out and report on an extensive programme of visits to all types of schools and distribution partners in the territory.
- Maintain contact with the existing clients to support them in post-sales period.
- Organize, attend and report on relevant exhibitions, seminars and conferences in the territory.
- Give such seminars personally where appropriate.
- Supply the relevant market feedback coming from the visits and contacts.
- Update the customer database regularly and accurately.
- Assist all the marketing and publishing projects as requested by the supervisor.
- Handle all queries and correspondence received from educational institutions and teachers in the territory.
- Assist in any other promotional work as required by the supervisors in the territory.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Essential
- Fluency in English (C1) and Slovak is a must.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Reliability in meeting deadlines and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory (valid driving license required).
Desirable
- A degree (or equivalent) in Education, Languages, or a related field is a bonus.
- Experience in English Language Teaching (ELT) or the publishing/education sector.
- Sales experience.
At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to
At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us at [email protected] so we can make all necessary accommodations.
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