Jobs
Join the Ayikwa Team
Ayikwa Publishing is a Nigerian children’s book company dedicated to creating culturally grounded stories that celebrate West African heritage. We are growing our team and looking for passionate individuals to help bring our books into more hands across Nigeria and beyond.
Sales Representative — Schools & Institutions
Location: Nigeria (West Africa)
Type: Base Pay + Commission
Reports to: Founder / Managing Director
Application Deadline: 15th March 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a driven and personable Sales Representative to lead our institutional sales efforts across Nigeria. You will be responsible for building relationships with schools, libraries, educational institutions, and government agencies to bring Ayikwa’s award-worthy children’s books into classrooms and reading programmes across the country.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify, prospect, and close sales with schools (primary and secondary), libraries, and educational institutions across Nigeria
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with head teachers, school administrators, librarians, and procurement officers
• Present and pitch Ayikwa’s catalogue of culturally rich children’s books to institutional buyers
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Coordinate with the Ayikwa team on inventory, deliveries, and invoicing
• Attend education fairs, book exhibitions, and school events to promote our titles
• Provide regular reports on sales activity, pipeline, and market feedback
• Identify opportunities for bulk orders, reading programme partnerships, and curriculum adoption
Requirements
• Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally in publishing, education, or FMCG sectors
• Strong network or willingness to build relationships within Nigeria’s education sector
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
• Passion for children’s literacy, education, and African storytelling
• Willingness to travel within Nigeria as needed
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, or Pidgin is an advantage
What We Offer
• Competitive base salary plus attractive commission on sales
• Opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven, fast-growing African publishing brand
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training on our product catalogue and sales approach
• Room to grow into a leadership role as our sales team expands
How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this role to operations@ayikwa.com with the subject line “Sales Representative Application”.
Application deadline: 15th March 2026.
We look forward to hearing from you!