Resale Merchandise & Pricing Specialist

RWB Thrift • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

As a Pricer at RWB Thrift, you set prices for merchandise destined for the sales floor. You assess donated items based on condition, quality, and market trends, then apply pricing strategies intended to maximize sales while keeping prices competitive. You work closely with team members, particularly Pricer Support personnel, to maintain consistent pricing standards and an efficient workflow. Your attention to detail, knowledge of product categories, and understanding of customer preferences support the store’s revenue goals and customer satisfaction.

The role takes place in a consistently busy, noisy, and brightly lit retail and production environment. It involves regular interaction with customers, donors, and coworkers, and requires flexibility to work in different tasks or departments as operational needs arise. Employees are expected to work in all assigned areas. English communication may be necessary for understanding instructions and communicating with customers, donors, colleagues, and supervisors who primarily use English.

The position requires the ability to safely perform essential job functions and meet qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements. Physical demands include occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, frequently exerting up to 25 pounds of force, standing for extended periods, performing repetitive hand and arm motions and fine-motor tasks, maintaining balance on potentially narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces, and having visual clarity at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate product value and market trends.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in pricing assessments.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency using pricing tools and software applications.
• Ability to safely perform the essential job functions and meet qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds and frequently exert up to 25 pounds of force.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and arm motions and fine-motor tasks.
• Ability to maintain balance and agility on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Visual clarity at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
• A fundamental understanding of written and spoken English may be necessary to understand instructions and communicate verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in retail pricing or a related field.
• Knowledge of thrift store operations and merchandise categories.

Responsibilities

• Assess the value of donated items based on condition, quality, and market trends.
• Apply effective pricing strategies to merchandise to maintain competitive prices and maximize sales potential.
• Use pricing tools and resources to maintain accurate and consistent pricing across product categories.
• Collaborate with Pricer Support personnel to ensure coverage and accuracy during absences.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust prices as needed to optimize sales and inventory turnover.
• Maintain documentation and records of pricing decisions and adjustments.
• Communicate pricing strategies and updates to team members and management.
• Follow company policies and procedures related to pricing guidelines, customer service, and safety.
• Support store initiatives and promotions through effective pricing strategies and timely execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed