Digital Merchandising Specialist

State of Montana•Helena, MT

About The Position

The Department of Administration’s General Services Division (GSD) is looking for a Digital Merchandising Specialist to join their small team responsible for collecting and liquidating State and Federal surplus property. Surplus property includes assets such as office equipment and furniture, vehicles, heavy machinery, and other unique and interesting items. These items are made available to be reused by state agencies, local governments, schools, eligible non-profit organizations, and the public. This Team member provides excellent customer service and support while performing all aspects of digital sales including creating online listings, collecting, and processing payments, title work, and preparing goods for shipping. Additionally, and equally as important, you would provide support to your teammates in the other areas of Surplus Property this includes picking up and moving office furniture and other surplus items and assisting with set-up of public sales.

Requirements

Associates degree in business, marketing or related field and two years’ experience.
Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Knowledge of traditional and emerging digital marketing channels
Knowledge of principles and best practices for online sales
Knowledge of principles and methods of displaying, promoting, and selling products using online merchandising platforms, etc.
Ability to provide excellent professional customer service
Ability to communicate appropriately in a variety of settings using professional judgment and discretion
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to photo stage and enhance using a variety of cameras
Ability to problem solve, analyze data, understand trends and develop recommendations for action based on the analysis
Ability to think creatively and innovatively
Ability to work independently with little supervision and as part of a Team
Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical individuals
Ability to integrate social media resources to business needs to improve customer relations, agency visibility, and quality of communications to both internal and external entities
successful completion of a criminal background check
valid Montana driver’s license
Intermittent walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying.
Work outdoors and in a non-climate-controlled warehouse, at times in extreme weather conditions and around moving objects and vehicles.
Uses proper PPE and safety procedures when exposed to loud noises, etc.