Digital Merchandising Specialist

Why you should keep reading and consider working for the Department of Administration.

We know you have other work options but we ask you to consider working with us at the State of Montana Department of Administration. Our foundation of success is having effective working relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We will challenge you to be the best you can be and will work hard to provide a work environment that allows you to succeed. (You can learn more about us here.)

What is this career opportunity
The Department of Administrations General Services Division (GSD) is looking for a Digital Merchandising Specialist to join their small team responsible for collecting and liquidating State and Federal surplus property. Surplus property includes assets such as office equipment and furniture vehicles heavy machinery and other unique and interesting items. These items are made available to be reused by state agencies local governments schools eligible non-profit organizations and the public. This Team member provides excellent customer service and support while performing all aspects of digital sales including creating online listings collecting and processing payments title work and preparing goods for shipping. Additionally and equally as important you would provide support to your teammates in the other areas of Surplus Property this includes picking up and moving office furniture and other surplus items and assisting with set-up of public sales.
(You can learn more about Surplus Property here.)

What are we looking for

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in business marketing or related field and two years experience.

• Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Traditional and emerging digital marketing channels

• Principles and best practices for online sales

• Principles and methods of displaying promoting and selling products using online merchandising platforms etc.

Ability to:

• Provide excellent professional customer service

• Communicate appropriately in a variety of settings using professional judgment and discretion

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Photo stage and enhance using a variety of cameras

• Problem solve analyze data understand trends and develop recommendations for action based on the analysis;

• Think creatively and innovatively

• Work independently with little supervision and as part of a Team

• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical individuals

• Integrate social media resources to business needs to improve customer relations agency visibility and quality of communications to both internal and external entities

Does this sound like you

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume cover letter and three professional business references. In your cover letter talk about why you want to come work for GSD in this role. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the work experience or the education & certifications portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

What can you expect from us in return for your hard work

Ø Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:

o Work/life Balance

o Health Coverage

o Retirement plans

o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

o And more

Ø Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Other important information to be aware of.

• This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check and a valid Montana drivers license.

• Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

• Physical and Environmental Demands:The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

o Intermittent walking standing climbing stooping bending kneeling reaching and heavy lifting and carrying.

o Work outdoors and in a non-climate-controlled warehouse at times in extreme weather conditions and around moving objects and vehicles.

o Uses proper PPE and safety procedures when exposed to loud noises etc.