What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market Associate position at Savers?
Description
Job Title : Market Associate (Remote-Preference to Eastern US)
Pay Range : $53,000.00-$79,500.00
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
Holiday Pay
Team member discounts
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life insurance
Additional Benefits
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 .
Our brands are Savers (in the , 2nd Ave (in the , Value Village (in the . and Canada), Unique (in the , Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.
What you can expect :
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.
Benefits offerings including :
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.
Essential Job Functions :
Lead Generation
Customer Focus
Brand Representation
Technology
What you have :
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience :
FLSA : Exempt
Travel : Availability to travel for business meetings 2-4 times a year
Work Type / Location : Remote position (working from home) preference for location within the Eastern US
Salary : $53,000 - $79,500
