ECommerce SpecialistGoodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan 420 E Alcott St. Kalamazoo MI 49001 ECommerce Specialist WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL Ready for a career with impact Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan (Goodwill SWMI) gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your local community while building your professional skills. Goodwill SWMI is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities. Our organization rewards creativity and innovation while offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team members enjoy a unique work environment that is professional fast paced and fulfilling. ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION Goodwill SWMI is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Kalamazoo Michigan. Our nearly 300 dedicated team members help achieve our mission of improving the community by providing employment education training and support services tailored to individual needs across a six county territory. At Goodwill SWMI the work we do makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and in turn in the communities in which we live. Goodwill SWMI manages ten retail stores (with attached attended donation centers and one standalone donation center) Contract Manufacturing Operations as well as Custodial & Janitorial business units. These business operations provide stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations solely funded by outside sources. Our organizations values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants customers community and one another. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission; Promoting Teamwork; Driving Collaboration; Taking Responsibility for our Actions and Behaviors; Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do. Want to learn more about Goodwill SWMI Go to our website at:www.goodwillswmi General Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the ECommerce Specialist is to drive production and sales across various ECommerce Sales Platforms (Shopgoodwill Ebay etc. to help the Online Store meet sales and profitability goals. They will also assist in the daytoday operations of said ECommerce Sales Platforms. The ECommerce Specialist must model and promote the core values of the agency People Positivity Collaboration and Success.
Essential Duties Responsibilities and Functions - Identify appropriate objects to sell online and look for new products and avenues to maximize growth.
- Photograph objects and products in professional ways for online posting
- Research price and post objects and products for sale on various ECommerce Sales Platforms
- Assist with customer service and inventory management.
- Communicate with other departments and stores to optimize products received for sale.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by management
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates competence in computer use
- Ability to perform internet searches using a variety of search engines
- Ability to post items for sale on a variety of ECommerce Sales Platforms
- Ability to determine value of objects and products using written and online research
- Demonstrates skill in using digital camera/cell phone/IPod
- Experience working with/knowledge of various technology and/or collectables is preferred.
- The ability to adapt to new ideas
- Selfdriven with a want to achieve/succeed.
Education High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
Physical Requirements Must be able to lift 35 pounds repeatedly reaching bending twisting; extended periods spent standing
Other Must be able to work Monday thru Friday and occasional weekends Must pass a preemployment background check
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