Market Associate (Remote in OR or NV)

Savers | Value Village; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the thrift retail industry seeks a Market Associate to enhance its supply channel through strategic lead generation and community engagement. This remote position is ideal for individuals with a background in sales or event planning, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Team member discounts

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k plan with company matching

Annual Bonus

Performance Merit Increases

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of sales and/or event planning experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-starter with solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Procure high yield, gently used goods through lead generation.
• Build and maintain relationships with local community organizations.
• Represent the Savers brand at networking events and meetings.

Skills

Sales skills

Networking

Communication

Time management

Customer focus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Power Point

Job description

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Description

Job Title: Market Associate

(Remote, US - Must reside in OR or NV)

Pay Range: $53,000 - $79,500

Savers Benefits

Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply

Healthcare Plans

• Comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost
• Specialized health programs – Improve wellness (quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain)
  
  

Paid Time Off

• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay - Approximately 2 weeks
• 6 paid holidays plus 1 to 2 additional floating holidays
  
  

Team member discounts

• Up to 50% off store merchandise
  
  

Flexible spending accounts

• Use pre-tax dollars for eligible health and day care expenses
  
  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• A whole suite of free tools and resources to manage life’s challenges and maintain a healthy work-life balance
  
  

Retirement Plan

• A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.
  
  

Life insurance

• Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Performance Merit Increases
• Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
  
  

Who We Are

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

What You Can Expect

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.
  
  

What You Get

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one. In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

What You’ll Be Working On

The Market Associates(MA)primary job function is to procure high yield, gently used goods for Savers’ supply channel through theFUNDriveprogram. This is achieved through lead generation; connecting with local non-profits who are aligned with Savers values, such as schools, sports teams, religious, health and community organizations. The MA uses discretion and independent judgement when procuring and developing all relationships and representing the Savers brand. The MA is responsible for maintaining their own book of business, inclusive of procuring prospects, within legal guidelines, and leads through company approved research and networking, along with establishing a robust referral business.

The MA reports to theFUNDriveArea Development Manager and is afield-basedposition that offices out of their home. The Fundraising dept. is a strategic supply chain channel within the Sourcing division.

What You Have

Lead Generation

• Researches and procures leads (nonprofit customers) in their local market. Methods maybe:attending or hosting Networking meetings, approved Social Media and referral programs.
• Receive and convert leads within Service Level Agreement (SLA) guidelines from various marketing efforts, inclusive but not limited to Facebook, GoogleAdwords, emails
  
  

Customer Focus

• Develops quality relationships through regular follow-up with organizations, measured by; yield per event, referrals and repeat business
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with Sourcing partners and local store(s) to coordinate and facilitate delivery ofFUNDriveresults
  
  

Brand Representation

• Represents the Savers brand in the community through professional presentations at networking events.
• Demonstrates and explains Savers business model through informative communication.
  
  

Technology

• Thorough use and understanding of theFUNDrivetechnology platform (CRM and customer facing portal).
• Achieves or exceeds contact SLA standards
• Utilizes CRM service desk and replies to inquiries within the designated time frame
• Uses reports to analyze and drive business
• Contact and organization maintenance
  
  

Deliverables– Achieve/Exceed

• Conversion rate targets
• Yield expectations
• New organization growth
• Individual volume plan/expectations
• Event forecasting within approved guidelines
• Targeted use of Social Media Pledge Page
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Use ofsales life-cycle
• Ability to discover opportunities and develop a sales pipeline through various social and professional networking methods
• Ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous
• A desire to sell and represent the Savers brand
• Experience with Power Point and giving presentations
• Ability to talk to multiple levels of an organization
• Self-starter, solutions focused mindset
• Working knowledge of sales management technology systems such as CRM/Salesforce
• Proven ability to achieve goals, analyze reports and drive results through data
• Excellent time management, project coordination and follow-through skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work within Savers culture
• Ability to influence store activation
• Experience of not only speaking to groups but to listen effectively
• Remain flexible and agile
  
  

Minimum Required Education, Training And Experience

• 2-3 years prior work experience in sales and/or event planning
• Sales experience preferred
  
  

FLSA: Exempt

Travel: Availability to travel for business meetings 2-4 times a year

Work Type/Location: Remote, USA (Must reside in OR or NV)

Savers is an E-Verify employer

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