Regional Manager North Africa & Central Asia

About us

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. That 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.

Oxford University Press is seeking a highly motivated Regional Manager North Africa & Central Asia, based in Egypt (hybrid) to add to the team.

About the role

Regional Manager North Africa & Central Asia is responsible for contributing to the creation and execution of regional promotional strategies for published content, OxfordAQA qualifications, and the Oxford International Curriculum in the region.

The role involves setting priorities, measuring performance, and managing the day-to-day activities of the regional promotional teams.

Key Accountabilities:

• Financial Performance:

Drive promotional activities for OUP's Education products, OxfordAQA Qualifications, and the Oxford International Curriculum in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.

• Forecasting and Results:

Communicate territory promotional and activity performance, including pipeline and activity analysis.

• Operating Expenditure:

Monitor and manage team travel and expenditure budgets.

• Strategy and Tactics:

Implement pre-approved promotional strategies and tactics in collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Product and Market Knowledge:

Act as the voice of the region in internal meetings, ensuring stakeholders are informed about market and product information.

• Developing Opportunities:

Seek and drive cross-territory promotional opportunities with other parts of OUP.

• Team Management:

Manage a team of field-based Consultants, setting KPIs, measuring performance, and developing team skills.

Representing OUP across the International landscape, furthering OUP's global mission, and operating OUP International School business with the highest standards of professional and ethical business practices, in line with OUP's values and Code of Conduct Processes: Adherence to group ethical conduct and code of conduct.

About you

• Significant experience of the Education and/or high stakes qualification markets, predominantly in a Sales or Marketing capacity
• Excellent track record of leading teams and delivering success over a sustained period
• Multicultural sensitivity and integrity
• Significant experience of managing multiple levels of stakeholder
• High levels of business and commercial acumen
• A positive approach to change, being flexible and adaptable

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.