Ongoing Recruitment at University Press PLC

University Press PLC (UPPLC) was founded in 1949 under the name of Oxford University Press Nigeria, and has grown to become one of the oldest, most experienced and the Nation's Foremost Publishers of materials for educational and for general reading. At incorporation as a public liability company in 1978, the Company's name was changed to University Press Limited with an authorised share capital of 8,000,000 Ordinary shares of 50k each.

Quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on 14th August 1978, UPPLC has, on two occasions, won the prestigious Stock Exchange Merit Award in the service sector of quoted companies. It has also won, for two consecutive years, 1984 and 1985, the Concord Prize for Excellence in Academic Publishing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Invoicing Clerk

Location: Kwara (Ilorin Depot)

Educational Qualification, Experience & Skills

• A National Diploma (ND) in Computer Science and Information Technology or any other related discipline with a minimum of lower credit and at least 2 years work experience.
• Not more than 25 years of age
• Applicant must be resident in Ilorin

Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Must be detail-oriented
• Proficiency in data analysis and management
• Proficiency in computer systems
• Ability to work independently
• Good analytical skills

Remuneration
Competitive and sufficiently attractive for the right type of candidate.  A fulfilling and bright career is assured.

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Locations: Nationwide

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc, B.Ed / HND in Marketing or any related discipline with minimum of second class lower division or lower credit.
• Minimum of ten (10) years cognate experience in sales / marketing.
• Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) will be an added advantage.
• Not more than 40 years of age.

Required Skills:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the publishing industry and familiar with the operating terrain.
• Computer literacy.
• Good mannerism with high social skills, integrity and strength of character.
• Good driving skills with a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent report writing skill.

Remuneration
Competitive and sufficiently attractive for the right type of candidate.  A fulfilling and bright career is assured.

Job Title: Typesetter

Location: Ibadan (Head Office)

Educational Qualification, Experience & Skills

• Applicant must be be computer literate with a National Diploma (ND) in Computer Science and any other related discipline with experience in desktop publishing
• Minimum of Two (2) years cognate experience in typesetting with a publishing company or in a related company
• He / She must be attentive to details and familiar with fonts and also have understanding of graphic design
• Not more than 30 years of age
• Ability to communicate in English Language
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good mannerism with high social skills, integrity and strength of character

Remuneration
Competitive and sufficiently attractive for the right type of candidate.  A fulfilling and bright career is assured.

Job Title: Educational Sales Representative

Locations: New Horizons, Lagos & Abuja

Qualification and Experience

• HND / BSc in Marketing or any related discipline with a minimum of second class lower division or lower credit.
• Minimum of two (2) years cognate experience in sales / marketing.
• Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) will be  an added advantage.
• Not more than 35 years of age.

Required Skills:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.  
• Good knowledge of the publishing industry and familiarity with the operating terrain.
• Computer literacy.
• Good mannerism with high social skills, integrity and strength of character.
• Good driving skills with a valid driver's license.
• Good report writing skill.

Remuneration
Competitive and sufficiently attractive for the right type of candidate.  A fulfilling and bright career is assured.

Job Title: Warehouse Assistant

Location: Ibadan, Oyo (Head Office)

Educational Qualification, Experience & Skills

• A National Diploma (ND) in Purchasing and Supply or related discipline with  a minimum of lower credit and at least two (2) years work experience.
• Not more than 30 years of age
• Applicant must be resident in Ibadan

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Must be detail-oriented and well organized
• Proficiency in computer systems
• Ability to work independently and strategically
• Good record-keeping skills

Remuneration
Competitive and sufficiently attractive for the right type of candidate.  A fulfilling and bright career is assured.

Job Title: Educational Sales Representative

Locations: Nationwide

Qualification and Experience

• HND / BSc in Marketing or any related discipline with a minimum of second class lower division or lower credit.
• Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of two (2) years cognate experience in sales / marketing.
• Not more than 35 years of age.

Required Skills:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the publishing industry and familiarity with the operating terrain.
• Computer literacy
• Good mannerism with high social skills, integrity and strength of character.
• Good driving skills with a valid driver’s license
• Good report writing skill.

Remuneration
Competitive and sufficiently attractive for the right type of candidate.  A fulfilling and bright career is assured.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application Letter, CV, and photocopies of their Credentials (as stated above) to: [email protected] with the "Job title" as subject of the email.
Or
Send soft copies to:
The Head (Human Resources Division),
University Press Plc,
Three Crowns Building, Jericho, Ibadan,
Oyo State.

Application Deadline 29th January, 2021.

Note: Applicants applying for the positions should indicate interested state / city.