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Position Summary

Under general supervision, generate worldwide sales of Self-Realization Fellowship’s products with the objective of increasing organizational outreach, growth and income.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for supervising assigned sales department staff.
  • Manage sales to all major domestic & overseas accounts.
  • Oversee management of SRF online bookstore.
  • Identify, set up and manage new domestic and overseas distribution.
  • Create a vision for SRF’s long and short term sales growth and direction worldwide.
  • Work with other departments to ensure efficient and timely order fulfilment.
  • Provide Marketing Manager with market, product, and sales feedback.  In addition, provide feedback on sales department initiatives to increase sales.
  • Participate in the development of marketing plans.
  • Oversee payments and collections for all accounts.
  • Coordinate and administer department budgets.
  • Coordinate marketing projects with sales representatives and distributors in foreign countries, including but not limited to Germany, Spain, and South America.
  • Work with Marketing Manager to expand the international network of SRF sales representatives, printing partners, and distributors.
  • Coordinate all activities related to SRF participation in book fairs and other outreach activities.
  • Manage product pricing and payments to SRF.
  • Responsible to follow SRF’s policies and established procedures.
  • Other position-related tasks, as assigned.

Requirements

  • 5 years sales and marketing experience in the book industry.
  • Demonstrated successful supervisory experience.
  • Experience working with Amazon, Ingram and other book distributors.
  • Strong marketing, project management, and administrative skills.
  • Familiarity with Acumen book software a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent SRF adequately when dealing with the public.
  • The ability to function well in a multi-task environment.
  • Familiarity with SRF’s principles and standards a plus.
  • The ability to honor and maintain a strict level of confidentiality.
  • The ability to work well with a variety of individuals while upholding and promoting a harmonious work environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs required.

Additional Details

This is a full-time, salaried exempt position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST. You must be able to work a flexible schedule based on workload and deadlines. 

The position is hybrid and requires working in the office, in person, from time to time.

Local candidates only please. No reimbursement for relocation costs offered for this position.

The selected individual must satisfactorily complete our background investigation, and sign a non-disclosure agreement.

We offer a competitive benefits package that features a variety of insurance coverage choices including group medical, dental, life insurance, a retirement plan and much more.  We also provide paid sick, vacation and holiday time.

Pay range: $72,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on skills, experience and education.

Please submit your resume to resumes@yogananda-srf.org.  No phone calls please.