Soft Line Merchandising Specialist

Overview

Job Title:

Soft Lines Merchandising Specialist

Department:
Donated Goods Program (DGP)

Reports To:

Store Manager

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

• Sort soft goods donations (clothing, linens, etc.) according to Goodwill Houston quality guidelines to maximize production.
• Hang sellable items and organize by department, category, and size; ensure all hung items are arranged in size order by department.
• Process donations in the backroom to ensure merchandise is ready for the sales floor; handle goods efficiently and cost-effectively to maximize profitability and support the GWH mission.
• Stay current with market trends, merchandising, and competitive pricing.
• Thoroughly examine all items to ensure they meet GWH quality standards.
• Price soft goods merchandise according to the current GWH baseline pricing guidelines and place price points on items using tagging equipment.
• Be aware of items to be considered as eCommerce and refer to the manager on duty to process (review training binder for detailed guidelines).
• Ensure designated personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized while on duty.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation before, during, and after the shift.
• Request additional production supplies from management when running low.
• Assist with product rotation and sales floor recovery to maintain a Full, Fresh, and Friendly shopping environment.
• Greet customers and assist with basic questions about store operations and merchandise as needed.
• Assist with unloading donations from donor vehicles, accurately using the donation tablet, and assist donors as needed.
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment as needed.