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Oxford University Press is an educational publisher committed to the growth of East Africa and its people, our strategy aims to support individuals and communities to better their lives, through the provision of educational material, support, and skills initiatives. We strive to develop and deliver high quality and affordable educational materials and support, based on the demands of learners, students, teachers and lecturers in East Africa.

Educational Business Advisor- Northern Nyanza

Oxford University Press East Africa is seeking an Educational Business Advisor for a permanent role covering the Northern Nyanza region, based in Kenya. The role focuses on driving adoption and sales of OUP educational materials by engaging schools, booksellers, and other key stakeholders through visits, workshops, and targeted sales initiatives. You will be responsible for implementing regional sales plans, growing market share for new and existing titles, and providing market feedback to support product and strategy decisions.

Requirements:

  • Degree or Higher Diploma in Education, Sales, Marketing, or a related field

  • At least 3 years’ experience in educational sales with a strong performance record

  • Proven ability to build and manage relationships with schools and bookshops

  • Strong presentation, training, and reporting skills

  • Valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Join us to help advance quality education in Northern Nyanza with a leading global publisher.

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As an employee of Oxford University Press, you will play an important role in ensuring the continued success of our organisation. We value the unique abilities, experience, and background that you bring. The mission and values of Oxford University Press are reflected in the culture of our workplace and the integrity of our employees. We value the contribution of each employee and how their abilities, skills and expertise impact on our success.

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Recruitment process

1. Advertise

OUP vacancies are advertised for 14 days on our career page, Linkedln & Facebook page
2. Screening Process
Screening takes place between 2–3 days based on the number of applications received
3. Application Review
Line Managers receive long list to review all applications for shortlisting
4. Telephonic Screening
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted telephonically for a short screening interview
5. First Interview
First interview dates will be confirmed telephonically and via email with shortlisted candidates
6. Assessments
Based on the position the candidate applied for, you may be invited to complete an practical assessment or psychometric assessment
7. Second Interview
A second interview is conducted to meet with Senior Management
8. Offer and Onboarding Stage
At this stage you completed the recruitment process and was selected as the successful candidate. Finally, HR will ensure that you received all the documents to get you onboarded as a OUP employee