Education Sales Representative

Gill Education Job Vacancy Role: Education Sales Representative Reporting to: Education Sales Manager Geographical coverage: Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan Description Gill Education is one of Irelands leading publishers of content for both the Primary and Secondary schools market. Our Education Sales Representatives are responsible for selling our wide product range, developing customer relationships and promoting the Gill brand within defined geographic territories. Duties and responsibilities Education Sales Representatives cover Primary and Secondary schools within their defined geographic areas. The key duties and responsibilities of this role are as follows: To work to set targets and KPIs Secure adoptions of Primary and Secondary curriculum content packages in a variety of forms (text book, eBook, Digital Resources etc.) Act as key contact for, and develop effective working relationships with, Primary and Secondary schools across a designated territory Actively seek out, attend and participate in relevant trade exhibitions, subject conferences and other promotional events/opportunities Regularly report to the Education Sales Manager on achievement against targets, general market feedback on our products and other market information Organise and maintain customer data and records Attend subject conferences, roadshows and termly exhibitions throughout the year Work closely with Telemarketing to best manage your time and territory Collect booklists and communicate any market intelligence from within your territory Work independently to create sales pipelines and develop the Gill brand in your territory Take accountability/responsibility for all customer orders and queries both textbook-related and digital Key competencies/experience A track record of working to and displaying consistent achievement of targets is essential An ability to assimilate complex product information at pace is essential IT literacy and comfort is essential Experience of selling into Primary and Secondary schools a distinct advantage A passion for sales and hunger to learn and consistently improve on selling techniques A customer-centred approach to all activities and communications Self-motivation and the ability to work independently Highly effective communication skills Goal-focused, with a positive can-do disposition Full clean drivers licence Contract terms A permanent role; full-time hours within the Primary and Secondary school calendar, with the flexibility required to properly service a large geographic area. Closing date for applications is Friday February 14th. Applications can be submitted in soft copy by clicking Apply below.