Specialist, E-Comm Product Acquisition - PT - Retail Support Center (Hancock Expressway & Academy Blvd.) at Goodwill of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Description:

Goodwill of Colorado lists unique and quality items on-line for sale through our ShopGoodwill.com website.  Things like antiques, art, jewelry, collectibles, books, purses, shoes, and electronics are posted on-line for shoppers to bid on in an on-line auction.  This position "picks" those items from our donations to be listed on-line or sold in our in-store Boutiques.  This position if part-time (20 to 25 hours per week).  Hours can be flexible.  Tell us about your availability! 

OBJECTIVE:

The E-Commerce Product Acquisition Specialist will work to pick, and train others to pick, quality high-end products from our product donations to sell online and in the boutique setting.  Occasional customer contact will require the E-Commerce Product Acquisition Specialist to provide excellent customer service displaying an “Attitude of Gratitude” in order to support the mission of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 2+ yrs. of retail, e-commerce, pawn shop, thrift/antique store, auction house or similar experience.


• Extensive knowledge of and ability to identify high-end products, including but not limited to: antiques, collectibles, art, jewelry, shoes, purses, electronics, furniture and other various items.


• Able to effectively use Internet Search Engines, Microsoft Office and other software platforms.


• Able to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff and peers through verbal and electronic means.


• Able to withstand prolonged standing, reaching and bending up to 8 hours per day.


• Able to work occasional overtime, including weekends and evenings.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Choose quality, high-end donated items that will bring a higher value when sold online or in the boutique such as: collectibles, antiques, jewelry, shoes, electronics and other various items.


• Conduct internet product research, as necessary, to properly identify high-end quality products.


• Train other retail associates on product knowledge and how to identify high-end quality donations that should be sold online or in the boutique rather than in stores. This training may involve stores visits, formal classroom training, curriculum development and on the job training.


• Provide subject matter expertise towards E-Commerce, boutique and book sales related projects and process improvements.


• Provide feedback to managers regarding overall store performance as it relates to identifying high-end, quality products.


• Provide a clean and organized work area to promote a safe environment for employees and customers.


• Cross-train in other E-Commerce areas and act as a back-up for other areas as required.


• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. 

Goodwill participates in E-Verify.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS:  888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Position:          Specialist, E-Commerce Product Acquisition                                           Dept Number: 1200

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)


• Frequently (3-4 hours)


• Occasionally (1-2 hours)


• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - OCCASIONALLY

REACHING:

   Above Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

   At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

   Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING - FREQUENTLY

BENDING - OCCASIONALLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY

CLIMBING:

   Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

   Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY

HEARING - OCCASIONALLY

VISION:

   Visual, close - FREQUENTLY

   Visual, distant - OCCASIONALLY

   Visual, depth perception - OCCASIONALLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

   Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY

   Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

   Repetitive Movements - FREQUENLTY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASIONALLY

SPEAKING - FREQUENTLY

 

Experience

Preferred

• Extensive knowledge of and ability to identify high-end products, including but not limited to: antiques, collectibles, art, jewelry, shoes, purses, electronics, furniture and other various items.


• 2 year(s): Retail, e-commerce, pawn shop, thrift/antique store, auction house or similar experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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