Merchandise Pricer - Cottage Grove, MN - (Part-Time)

Goodwill-Easter Seals of Minnesota; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee discount

No overnights or late shifts

Limited holiday hours

Job summary

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is seeking a part-time Merchandise Pricer to price donated products for in-store sales and e-commerce readiness. You will select quality items to meet weekly production goals and maintain stock levels, while delivering strong customer service in a welcoming store setting.

The role emphasizes independent work, multitasking, and attention to detail, with opportunities to train and develop program participants and contribute to a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, employees and customers.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population in a human services setting.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Perseverance and commitment to getting the job done.
• Softline and hardline merchandising expertise.
• E-commerce merchandise knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pricing donated products to meet production standards and goals.
• Selects quality donated products for store and e-commerce.
• Deliver high level of customer service in-store.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for staff and customers.
• Assist in training and developing participants toward goals.
• Follow store policies and execute directives in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Decision making

Customer service

Diversity awareness

Initiative

Perseverance

Merchandising

E-commerce knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for pricing donated product to meet production standards and goals for store sales. Responsible for selecting quality donated product within Goodwill stores to meet goals for E-Commerce. Promotes and adheres to Goodwill-Easter Seals' mission and values.

A day in the life:

In a typical day, a Merchandise Pricer can expect to...

• Production: Understands the responsibility of delivering the high-quality salable products at the right time to meet weekly production goals and to maintain in stock inventory levels and ecommerce goals.
• Store Operations: Follow policies and procedures and executes directives in a timely manner.
• Customer Service: Deliver a high level of customer service throughout the store ensuring all customers experience a welcoming atmosphere.
• Services and Programs: Provide a work environment to train and develop participants in achieving their goals.
• Safety: Help contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for employees and customers.

Job Pay & Perks:

• Pay Range: $15.67 - $21.55/hr
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!
• Work-life balance: No overnights or late closing shifts, and limited holiday hours
• GESMN retail locations are closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day!
• Opportunities for career development and advancement

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, employees and customers
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Strong attention to details
• Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to interact with a diverse population in a human services setting
• High level of initiative and self-motivation
• Perseverance and commitment to getting the job done
• Softline and hardline merchandising expertise
• E-commerce merchandise knowledge preferred
• A typical part-time schedule is up to 20 hours per week.

Prior Experience & Education:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

About Us:

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don't know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here.

Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.