Area Manager, Sales

Job Title

• Title: Area Manager, Sales
• Department: Sales – School Education
• Location: Noida

 

About the Role

 

Introduction –

This is a strong opportunity to take ownership of a key sales territory within Oxford University Press’s School Education business. As an Area Manager, Sales, you will play a critical role in driving revenue growth and strengthening market presence across your assigned region.

This role presents a positive career move for professionals looking to step into a more strategic and ownership-driven position. You will have the autonomy to influence business outcomes while contributing to a purpose-led organisation committed to improving learning outcomes and supporting educators and institutions.

The role is particularly engaging as it combines territory management, customer engagement, and solution-oriented selling. You will work closely with schools and internal cross-functional teams, while also gaining exposure to both print and digital educational solutions in a dynamic and evolving market.

 

Opportunity –

In this role, you will:

• Drive achievement of sales and collection budgets for the assigned territory through effective planning and execution
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and promote education products in the market
• Focus on retention and growth of market share within the territory
• Promote educational titles in the schools segment across designated areas
• Deliver value-added services such as workshops and educational engagement activities
• Execute sales plans effectively to achieve business targets
• Ensure timely collections and closely track monthly collection budgets
• Provide high levels of customer service and maintain strong relationships with schools
• Manage accounts and monitor financial performance within the territory
• Collaborate with internal teams including digital sales, operations, academic excellence, marketing, and product teams

Impact:
Your role will directly contribute to revenue growth, market expansion, and stronger customer relationships within your territory. By ensuring effective execution and engagement with schools, you will play a key role in enhancing OUP’s presence and performance in the education sector.

 

About You

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a relevant industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory
• Strong knowledge of the assigned market/territory
• Solution-oriented sales approach with exposure to digital products

 

Desirable Criteria

• Understanding and appreciation of the school education ecosystem, including its structure, environment, and key challenges

 

Queries

Please contact [email protected] with any queries relating to this role. To ensure a smooth application process, please submit your CV through the application link rather 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.