Online Sales Assistant / Marketing and Sales Assistant
Job Description
This position will assist with developing and implementing sales, marketing and promotional programs and materials to further the diversion of university material. In coordination with the Online Sales Manager, this position will assist with determining the optimal destination for items, including sales platforms, pricing, marketing, and markdowns. As the primary creator of online sales listings, this position will process incoming material by hand, perform research on a wide variety of items to determine value and saleability based on factors such as age, function, and condition; photograph, categorize, and develop written descriptions. The range of items to be processed, evaluated, and marketed is broad and may include laboratory/scientific, IT, industrial equipment, housewares, art, books and other media, textiles, and antiques and collectibles. This position will organize and curate collections to maximize sales of like items, develop theme-based sales, and provide promotional content to the social media manager, assist with the business operations of affiliate sales platforms, and train, direct, and oversee student, temporary, and on-call employees.
The salary range for this position is $45,911 – $50,000 annually.
This position is not eligible for remote work. Regular attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.
Work conditions can be dusty and with odors from old items.
This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship. At IPF, we are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive culture; engaging and hiring a diverse workforce.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical, vocational or business school such as an Associate’s Degree in Business with coursework appropriate to the employing unit; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in sales and marketing strategies related to the employing unit; booking meetings, events and/or similar unit functions; and department operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires a valid vehicle operator’s license to perform duties of the position.
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated passion for recycling and sustainability.
A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Please submit a resume detailing relevant experience and a cover letter explaining your interest.
Special Instructions
The University provides uniforms and safety boots.
Free family health care
10% retirement match
Generous sick, vacation, holiday, and personal time
Work Hours
Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm and may require after-hours, weekend and holiday work.
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Summary of Physical Demands
Lifting merchandise from floor to counter and back again. Up to 75 lbs. Up to 35 lbs above head.
Carrying surplus items from one location to another. Up to 25 lbs for a distance of 100′.
Pushing/Pulling using carts and dollies. Up to 200 lbs. a distance of 300′.
Climbing ladders or stairs to store listed items. Up to 25 lbs.
Bidding Eligibility ends 11/21/2023 at 11:55 PM
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