ABC Manager

Job Overview: Manage the overall operation as well as provide leadership and coordination of the Adventist Book Center for all Oregon Conference (ORC). 

Responsibilities: The ABC Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to the following duties and areas.

Administration

• Manage ABC staff, direct and delegate work to appropriate staff members.


• Maintain work schedules and process time sheets.


• Work with Human Resources department in hiring and staffing as needed, including planning for temporary staffing during camp meeting.


• Develop and implement long-term planning goals for sales and store operations.

Sales and Marketing

• Plan and prepare all sale events located at the store.


• Plan and prepare for remote sale events, such as retreats, Pathfinder Fair, and regional camp meetings.


• Plan and design all advertising material for sale events.


• Enter and maintain promotion pricing for events.


• Deliver pre-paid seasonal orders (spring, summer, fall) to churches and schools.

Purchasing/Shipping

• Responsible for all purchasing from Pacific Press.


• Oversee staff involved in purchasing inventory for sale events.


• Oversee receiving and shipping.


• Be able to receive shipments with the forklift.


• Oversee inventory count verifications.


• Attend marketing training at Pacific Press.


• Do the purchasing from the ABC’s primary food companies.


• Keep products on the shelf up-to-date and avoid overstocking.

Accounting & Customer Service System

• Be able to utilize and maintain modules AC, OE, POS, Subscriptions, Quotes, Shipping, Drop Shipping, Fix Assets


• Balance the bank statements.


• Comply with NAD applicable accounting policies.


• Create custom reports and documents.


• Competent in use and training of daily tasks for DacEasy.


• Verify system backups.


• Do quarterly system maintenance routines.


• Conduct inventory counts near the year end.


• Be able to close financials for the month/year.


• Prepare annual financial statements.


• Other duties as assigned

Position Accountability:

The Adventist Book Center Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Finance and is accountable to the Oregon Conference Administration.

Required Skills/Abilities/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.


• Minimum of two years’ experience in retail sales.


• Previous administration or management skills and experience preferred.


• Excellent people skills, team player, excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Able to take initiative, adapt, and evaluate priorities.


• Able to work efficiently and perform duties with accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.


• Have demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer service.


• Must have good computer skills and a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and preferable experience with accounting software.


• Experienced in forklift operation, must be able to become certified if not already.

Experience: The ABC Manager must have the ability to serve many different people with professionalism. The ABC Manager represents the Seventh-day Adventist church through interactions with member and non-member customers, pastors, church staff, schools, Conference Administration and other organizations. 

Employment Conditions/Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry boxes up to 60 pounds. Requires additional work hours (evenings and weekends) during but not limited to special events/retreats, camp meetings and other events. Must be able to be physically mobile in a variety of environments, and able to read, speak, hear, reach, and grasp.  Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Some standing, walking, bending, kneeling, carrying of light items, etc. required.