E-Commerce Management
About the role
Employer is seeking an experienced, results-driven Online Marketplace & Inventory Sales Specialist to help reduce and liquidate a large inventory of merchandise currently stored in our Trade Mart warehouse. The primary objective of this position is simple: turn existing inventory into sales and reduce warehouse inventory as quickly and efficiently as possible. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience selling products through eBay and other online marketplaces and understands how to research pricing, create effective listings, manage inventory, communicate with buyers, and complete sales.
Responsibilities
- Review and organize existing Trade Mart inventory
- Identify merchandise with the strongest resale potential
- Research current market values and competitive pricing
- Photograph and prepare merchandise for online sale
- Create accurate, professional, keyword-optimized product listings
- List merchandise on eBay and other appropriate online marketplaces
- Monitor listings and adjust pricing to improve sales
- Respond to buyer questions and offers
- Process sold merchandise and coordinate shipping or pickup
- Maintain accurate records of listed, sold, and remaining inventory
- Recommend additional platforms or sales methods to move inventory faster
- Identify merchandise that may perform better through bulk sales, local sales, auctions, or liquidation channels
Online platforms may include
- eBay
- Facebook Marketplace
- Craigslist
- OfferUp
- Mercari
- Amazon, when appropriate
- Local online marketplaces
- Auction platforms
- Wholesale or liquidation websites
Requirements
- Have demonstrated experience selling merchandise online
- Be comfortable using eBay Seller tools
- Understand online product listings, pricing, shipping, and buyer communication
- Be able to research the resale value of different types of merchandise
- Have strong organizational skills
- Be comfortable working with a large and varied inventory
- Be able to photograph and accurately describe products
- Be dependable and able to work independently
- Be focused on measurable sales results
Preferred qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
- eBay sales
- Online resale businesses
- E-commerce
- Marketplace management
- Retail inventory liquidation
- Warehouse inventory
- Product photography
- Shipping and fulfillment
- Auctions
- Wholesale or bulk merchandise sales
What success looks like
Success in this position will be measured by:
- Amount of inventory listed
- Inventory sold
- Revenue generated
- Speed of inventory reduction
- Accuracy of inventory records
- Ability to identify the best sales channel for each type of merchandise
Ideal candidate
We are especially interested in someone who has personally operated an eBay store, resale business, online marketplace account, or similar e-commerce operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who knows how to take merchandise sitting in a warehouse and turn it into cash.
Work environment
In Office / Warehouse
Primary goal
Inventory Liquidation and Online Sales
Schedule
Normal Business Hours
Location requirement
Local applicants who can regularly work on-site