About us?

Snapplify is an edtech company, specialising in the enablement of digital learning by establishing a marketplace for digital education content, related educational services, and devices.
We are the largest ebook aggregator and distributor in Africa with an ebook offering of over 240 000 titles from over 250 publishers. We work with over 1000 schools across Africa, offering them digital education tools.
Apart from being an award-winning hardware distribution solution for ebooks we have also won multiple awards for technical innovations in digital distribution for the emerging market classroom. Since then we’ve expanded into Africa, Europe and the United States, with offices across South Africa, as well as in Nairobi, Amsterdam and New Jersey.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly motivated, results-oriented driven individual for our Johannesburg office. The successful candidate is someone who has experience in publishing and a background with Academic Publishers and institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales and effectively growing client relationships and identifying client growth opportunities
Selling and supporting the sales and distribution of eBooks
The core focus on eLearning and eBooks for schools
Negotiating and managing contracts
Managing client expectations
Understanding and interpreting clients’ business and requirements
Achievement of sales targets

Experience:

4+ years of previous experience in book publishing is a benefit
Experience in the education sector and close relationships with academic institutions
Strong publishing background
Sales Experience
Great interpersonal skills
Excellent planning and presentation skills
Understanding of various digital platforms and products
Post-matric diploma, degree, qualification in marketing communications or business – a plus

Key Attributes/Competencies

Good command of both written and verbal English, including business writing ability
Passionate and excited about technology, eBooks and eLearning
Display a strong sense of initiative
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Good numerical ability
Ability to take accountability for tasks