Sales Representative at Straight-Gate Publishers Limited (10 Openings)

Straight-Gate Publishers Limited is one of Nigeria’s leading educational publishing companies. It was founded in 1997 and specializes in the printing and publication of high-quality educational textbooks for primary and secondary schools, as well as religious and general literature, Straight-Gate publishers caters to readers of all ages. With a strong focus on excellence, we offer superior editorial and printing services, setting a high standard for readability, correctness, and clarity. Our commitment to quality ensures that every publication meets the diverse needs of our audience while contributing to the educational and intellectual growth of individuals across Nigeria and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Representative

Locations: Abuja (FCT) , Oyo, Akwa Ibom , Benue, Cross River , Delta, Kaduna, Lagos, Ogun, Jos - Plateau and Port Harcourt - Rivers

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively promote the company’s book titles to schools and bookshops.
• Acquire new customers while maintaining strong business relationships with existing and prospective clients within the assigned territory.
• Ensure the timely and strategic supply of the company’s books to schools, bookshops, and individual customers.
• Develop sales plans and strategies to achieve overall sales targets.
• Identify the specific needs of schools and recommend appropriate book titles.
• Professionally represent the company and promote its various business operations.
• Identify new schools and establish profitable business relationships with them.

Skills and Educational Qualification Required

• Ideal Candidate must be a B.Sc. or HND graduate in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or any other related discipline.
• Excellent Verbal communication skills.
• Ability to sell products and services effectively
• Customer service skills.
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Persuading and Negotiating skills
• Persistence and Determination.
• Ability to start and close deals independently.
• Any related professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency with the use of basic office tools and Microsoft office suites like MS Word, MS Excel for reporting and Google Workspace.

Salary
N80,000 - N100,000 Monthly (Depending on experience).

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.