Educational Consultant

Job description

Education changes lives forever. It broadens horizons, breaks down barriers, and fires imaginations. Like the University of Oxford of which we are a part, we are committed to uncompromising standards, freedom of expression, and the enrichment of lives through education. This is our motivation, our purpose, and our mission. It is why 100% of the money we make is reinvested into education and research. It is why all 6,000 of us in 52 countries care deeply about reaching more people, in more places, with world-class learning and research materials and services. About the position: We are looking for a Educational Consultant to carry out promotional activities (sales) interacting directly with customers to explore their need and wants, build trust, and offer a compelling solution based on OUP’s portfolio of products and services so that existing accounts are maintained and expanded, and new ones are developed. The selected candidates must be a creative and enthusiastic self-starter with exceptional communication, organizational and presentation skills. This role should be based in Veracuz, Mexico. Main responsibilities: Organize and execute an account-based activity plan to manage effective interactions with assigned accounts, be a solution provider giving OUP a competitive edge in order to achieve and possibly exceed targets Establish and manage high quality customer relationships by conducting conversations with key decision makers to understand the needs and wants of the business, and strategically offer an efficient and effective solution to help their organization reach their goals Prepare and deliver compelling professional presentations to customers that are relevant to their needs and wants, using existing OUP assets and resources available Actively provide information on customer feedback, market trends, and competitor activities via line management in order to give strong insights for strategy setting Continuously develop and improve portfolio and market knowledge, communication and promotional skills and tools through self-learning and active participation in training programmes Carry out daily iTrack data update routines to agreed Data Quality levels Contribute to a great team spirit and high performing team Adhere to OUP Ethical Policies This is a full-time role. Travelling will be required. About You: The successful candidate will need to possess the following skills: Essential: Developed sales skills and techniques Knowledge of needs of teachers and learners or relevant market area (international schools, academic institutions) Excellent communication and presentation skills Proactive, independent, problem solver, decision maker and strongly goal oriented A strong self-starter able to analyse, look for and identify opportunities Effective communication skills, B2 level of English Desirable : Teaching/Academic experience Good IT and digital skills and the ability to learn new systems and educational platform GJC Level: I5 (for internal purposes only) 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.