This is a remote position.
In the context of a private school in Ghana, a stationary sales executive's role would involve catering to the specific needs of educational institutions, teachers, students, and parents. Here's a breakdown of their job role within this context:
1. Understanding School Requirements: Collaborating with school administrators and teachers to understand the stationary needs of the institution. This includes identifying essential supplies for classrooms, administrative offices, and student use.
2. Product Selection and Sourcing: Curating a range of stationary products tailored to the requirements of educational environments. This might include textbooks, exercise books, pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, calculators, art supplies, and other educational materials.
3. Bulk Ordering and Supply Management: Facilitating bulk orders of stationary supplies to ensure that the school has an adequate inventory to support teaching and learning activities throughout the academic year. This involves managing stock levels, anticipating demand, and coordinating deliveries.
4. Customization Services: Offering customization services such as printing the school's logo or motto on notebooks, folders, or other stationary items to promote school spirit and branding.
5. Vendor Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with stationary suppliers and vendors to negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and discounts for the school.
6. Sales and Marketing: Developing marketing strategies to promote stationary products to the school community. This might involve organizing stationary fairs, distributing promotional materials, and leveraging digital channels to reach parents and students.
7. Customer Service: Providing personalized service to school staff, parents, and students by assisting them in selecting appropriate stationary items, addressing inquiries, and resolving any issues or concerns.
8. Budget Management: Assisting school administrators in budgeting for stationary expenses and recommending cost-effective solutions to optimize spending while ensuring quality and reliability.9. Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensuring that all stationary products meet relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements. This includes verifying the authenticity of educational materials and maintaining records of purchases and transactions.
10. Educational Resource Support: Providing guidance and recommendations on educational resources, such as textbooks, reference materials, and teaching aids, to support the school's academic objectives.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Education, or a related field.
• Proven track record of success in business development, sales, or marketing roles, preferably within the education sector or a related industry.
• Deep understanding of the private school market in Ghana, including regulatory requirements, customer preferences, and competitive dynamics.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and a results-oriented approach.
