The Church of the Brethren is seeking an individual to fill a full-time salaried position of director of sales for Brethren Press. The director of sales reports to the publisher of Brethren Press.

The director of sales develops and implements sales plans for Brethren Press, the publishing house for the Church of the Brethren. Brethren Press publishes curriculum, church resources, and books for congregations and individuals across the Church of the Brethren, a small denomination known for its commitment to peace, service, and discipleship.

The director of sales is responsible for the functions of customer service, shipping, and management of the inventory and warehouse. This person works within a unit dedicated to the publishing and communication ministries of the church, and also communicates frequently with other denominational staff, the wider church, and colleagues in other denominational publishing houses.

Skills and knowledge required: Ability to work with sales and inventory management systems and other computer programs used within Brethren Press, experience supervising people and systems, strong interpersonal skills and experience working well within a team, knowledge of the Church of the Brethren or ability to learn, and ability to articulate and operate out of the vision and values of the Church of the Brethren and to represent Brethren Press favorably in denominational and ecumenical settings.

Experience and education: Experience in sales, especially within the business of publishing and

within a church setting. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Knowledge of the Church of the Brethren preferred.

This position is based at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill.

Applications will be received beginning immediately and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Qualified candidates are invited to send a resume to COBApply@brethren.org.

Human Resources Church of the Brethren 1451 Dundee Avenue

Elgin, IL 60120

(847) 429-4367