Role Description
As an Education Consultant, you will play a key role in growing McGraw Hill’s presence across Brisbane and the wider Queensland and Western Australian higher education markets. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by building strong relationships with academics and university decision-makers and driving the adoption of McGraw Hill’s digital learning, courseware and print solutions.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with academics, faculty leaders, procurement teams and other higher education decision-makers.
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Develop a deep understanding of university priorities, teaching needs, curriculum changes and market trends.
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Identify unmet customer needs and recommend tailored McGraw Hill digital, courseware and print solutions.
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Prospect for new opportunities, develop a strong sales pipeline and convert opportunities into sustainable revenue.
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Monitor competitor activity, economic conditions, educational trends and demographic changes to identify new business opportunities.
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Act as a trusted local representative of McGraw Hill, becoming a familiar and valued presence across university campuses.
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Work collaboratively with internal teams to develop strategic opportunities and deliver customer value.
Qualifications
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A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least 2 years of sales experience and a proven track record of success.
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Experience selling digital products, technology or solutions, ideally within higher education or to academic institutions.
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A competitive and entrepreneurial mindset, with the initiative to prospect, cold call, build a pipeline and develop new business.
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Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and persuade diverse stakeholders.
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The ability to operate independently and take ownership of a territory, while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
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Excellent problem-solving, organisation, prioritisation and time-management skills.
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A data-driven approach to sales, with the ability to identify trends, analyse customer needs and use insights to inform commercial decisions.
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Enthusiasm for digital learning, teaching technologies and the evolving higher education environment.
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The ability to quickly understand a complex university landscape and develop a strong network of academic and institutional contacts.
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A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively within the territory, up to approximately 60%.
Benefits
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The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters.
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on education while building a rewarding career in a dynamic and growing market.
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Take ownership of your territory, build trusted relationships with universities and academics.
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Play a direct role in helping educators and learners access solutions that support better teaching and learning outcomes.