Commercial Donations Coordinator

Thrift World; Omaha (NE); In loco; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Thrift World in Omaha, NE is seeking a Commercial Donation Coordinator to build relationships with businesses and contractors to secure donations of new, used, surplus, and reclaimed items for resale in our stores. The role emphasizes donor outreach, donation tracking, and coordinating pickups to keep our stores stocked with quality donations.

You will promote the Deconstruction Program, develop industry partnerships, coordinate collection of reusable materials, and work with store teams to

Competenze

• Experience in donor outreach and relationship-building.
• Ability to manage multiple donor relationships and coordinate projects.
• Proficient in email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office.

Mansioni

• Donor Outreach: Identify and contact potential commercial donors via calls, emails, meetings, and visits.
• Donation Management: Track donor contacts, commitments, and donated items with accurate records.
• Deconstruction Program: Promote program opportunities and build partnerships to recover reusable materials.
• Pickup Coordination: Schedule pickups and ensure items reach stores safely and timely.
• Communication and Collaboration: Serve as primary contact for donors and internal teams.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Sales outreach

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

The Commercial Donation Coordinator develops relationships with businesses, contractors, designers, and other potential donors to secure donations of new, used, surplus, and reclaimed items for resale in our stores. This role focuses on donor outreach, relationship building, donation tracking, and coordinating pickups. The position also supports the Deconstruction Program by promoting the program, developing industry partnerships, and coordinating the collection of reusable materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Donor Outreach: Identify and contact potential commercial donors through cold calls, emails, meetings, and in-person visits. Build and maintain relationships to generate new and recurring donations.
• Donation Management: Track donor contacts, donation commitments, and items received. Maintain accurate records and send donation receipts and acknowledgments.
• Deconstruction Program: Promote the program to contractors, builders, designers, and property owners. Identify donation opportunities and build partnerships to recover reusable materials.
• Pickup Coordination: Work with delivery teams and store locations to schedule pickups, communicate donation details, and ensure items are delivered to the appropriate stores.
• Communication and Collaboration: Serve as a primary contact for commercial donors and program partners. Communicate updates, resolve scheduling issues, and identify ways to improve donation processes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable making cold calls, conducting outreach, and visiting potential donors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple relationships and coordinate projects.
• Proficiency in email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, professional, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, account management, or commercial donations.
• Familiarity with contractors, construction materials, remodeling, or deconstruction.
• Experience coordinating pickups, deliveries, or inventory.

Measures of Success

• Growth in commercial donors and recurring donations.
• Increased volume and quality of donated items.
• Growth and participation in the Deconstruction Program.
• Accurate donation records and timely receipts.
• Effective coordination of pickups and strong communication with donors and internal teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, and lift items as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise, up to 25lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including sorting, stocking, organizing, and handling merchandise.
• Must follow all safety procedures and proper lifting techniques.

Work Environment

This position combines office work, phone and email outreach, in-person visits to businesses and project sites, and work within store locations. Travel between donor and store locations may be required. Weekend and holiday work may be required as needed. Other duties as assigned.