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Product and Service Lines Coordinator/CAL Store Manager
Division/Program: Language and Culture Resources/Adult ESL
Hours per week: 35
Salary: Program Manager, $60,000 and above
Position Available: May 1, 2008
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Responsible for:
- Planning and managing financial oversight of an online store
- Managing staff responsible for in-house fulfillment function
- Collaborating with the Vice President, Marketing and Company Communications Manager, and business line managers in the development of business and operational plans
- Providing guidance and support to business line managers in effective business management practices
CAL Store Responsibilities:
- Manage three fulfillment staff as the CAL Store Manager
- Develop yearly operating plan and budget
- Develop and maintain standard operating policies and procedures in close coordination with the Director of Finance
- Participate in the Product Management Team and Service Teams to ensure coordination of product-related activities and the CAL Store
- Maintain content of the CAL Store in close coordination with CAL's Marketing and Company Communications Manager and subject matter experts to ensure consistency of product information
- Oversee technical support consultant to maintain online store content
- Negotiate and implement agreements with publishers to resell specific publications
- Maintain all inventory items in CAL's financial management system, Solomon, and oversee all entry of CAL Store transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Oversee physical arrangement of the inventory and ensure accurate counting of products on a quarterly basis
- Ensure the accuracy of all invoices and royalty income statements
- Provide quarterly reports of financial activities related to products sold, royalties received, and trends
- Respond to all customer service requests that are elevated to the CAL Store Manager
Product and Service Lines Responsibilities:
- Work in close collaboration with the Product and Service Lines Director and Marketing and Company Communications Manager to assist business lines in all aspects of business planning, budgeting, and implementing yearly operational plans
- Participate in the Product Management Team to provide cost/benefit analyses, break-even analyses, pricing recommendations, and production quantity estimates.
- Provide tools and training, as needed, to business line managers in areas related to business planning, budgeting, financial oversight, sales promotions, and contact management.
- Undertake specific business activities (e.g., market research analysis, pricing, budget review, etc.) for individual business lines, if needed, and agreed upon.
- Assist in the development of annual sales projections by title and review final product sales and royalty revenue projections
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in business management and six years progressively responsible experience in assigned or related field, MBA preferred; or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line.
The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment.
In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.
IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
ATTN: Recruitment 08-04
Or respond by e-mail to: jobs@cal.org, Attn: 08-04