Job Title: Macmillan Education Sales Representative
Location(s): Bratislava
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.
About the Brand
Macmillan Education provides world-class content in the most relevant, engaging and flexible formats to support students, teachers and institutions in lifelong learning.
Visit macmillaneducation.com and follow @MacmillanEducation / @MacmillanELT
About the Role
This role sits within Macmillan Education, which operates as one of the key businesses under Springer Nature. As a Sales Representative at Macmillan Education, you will play a central role in promoting our publishing list, strengthening relationships with key partners, and driving sales growth in your assigned territory. This role will be reporting to the Regional Sales Manager.
Role Responsibilities:
Organising, carrying out, and reporting on an extensive programme of visits to schools, universities, ministries, retailers, and distribution partners in the territory, ensuring professional representation of the company at all times.
Maintaining regular contact with educational institutions, retailers, ministries, and other stakeholders through visits, email, and telephone communication.
Providing timely and accurate market feedback gathered during visits and meetings.
Organising, attending, and reporting on exhibitions, conferences, seminars, and teacher training workshops, including delivering presentations and training sessions where appropriate.
Supporting the organisation and execution of marketing and publishing projects within the territory.
Updating and maintaining the customer database regularly and accurately.
Assisting in the creation of promotional materials and targeted mailings to educational institutions.
Handling queries and correspondence received from schools, teachers, and other stakeholders.
Working closely with the Regional Manager to develop and implement strategies to maximise sales and strengthen the company’s presence in the market.
Carrying out other promotional and sales-related duties as required.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Essential
Fluency in English and Slovak (spoken and written).
University degree, preferably in Education, Languages, or a related field.
Experience in English Language Teaching (ELT) or the publishing/education sector (preferred).
Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Reliability in meeting deadlines and the ability to work independently.
Ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory (valid driving licence required).
Desirable
Sales experience (an asset).
Initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to
At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us at [email protected] so we can make all necessary accommodations.
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What We Do
Research and learning are the cornerstones of progress, which is why we open doors to discovery for our communities, enabling millions of researchers, clinicians, educators and other professionals to access, trust and make sense of the latest insights.
Springer Nature is an ambitious and dynamic organisation. For over 180 years our imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technology solutions have been a trusted source of knowledge to our communities. Today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used, ensuring that the world continues to make progress, improving and enriching lives and helping to protect our planet for future generations.
Global key facts:
Established for over 180 years
Nearly 10,000 colleagues
200 offices in 45 countries on all continents
World’s largest academic book publisher
Publisher of Nature, the world’s most influential journal
First company to publish more than 1 million Open Access articles
Key brands and imprints:
Springer Nature is home to some of the best-known names in research, health, educational and professional publishing. Every day, around the globe, our brands reach millions of people.
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BMC
Palgrave Macmillan
Apress
Macmillan Education
Scientific American
Springer Healthcare
Springer Medizin
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J.B. Metzler
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