Location : Bensenville, IL

Schedule : Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Status : Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Compensation : Starting at $22 an hour

$300 Sign-on Bonus After Completion of the 90-day Probationary Period

The Ecommerce Product Specialist is responsible for the accurate listings of current products on the company website. He/she will collaborate with various departments to ensure that all products listed on the website are available and all available products are adequately presented and marketed on the company website. Works collaboratively with the Purchasing Team to ensure accurate and current product listings such as pricing, as well as explore new products for the Company.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work on existing product listings and launch new product listings on the various e-commerce platforms of the company by collaborating and effectively communicating with departments such as Purchasing, Marketing, Receiving, Compliance Department etc.

• Research new products information including brands and features as well as photos, to create content for product pages.

• Manages product information on ecommerce platforms; develops enhanced product pages.

• Translates business requirements into appropriate product data structure.

• Collaborates with business resources or product manufacturers to obtain and format product information, content, and media.

• Resizes, formats, and processes product images.

• Maintains products catalog in warehouse management system.

• Updates product images and information through the life cycle of the product

• Educates other team members on new product information and new process information.

• Maintains up-to-date awareness and knowledge of company products, industry trends and government regulations including Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Vaping regulations.

• Follow all companies and department established policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Product Development Manager

  Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.

• Ability to lean quickly and flexibility to adapt to changes in processes.

• Ability to multitask and work on several projects simultaneously.

• Excellent attention to written and oral communication skills

• Photo Knowledge is a plus.

• Technical Capacity

• Excellent attention to detail and tome management skills

  Required Education and Experience

  A minimum of HS Diploma or GED and one year of customer service or e-commerce experience, or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Must have intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Photoshop, and knowledge of Google ‐ based programs such as google sheets/Docs. Basic Photography experience is required. Basic knowledge of infringement.

  Work Environment

  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

  Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

  What We Offer

• Annual Performance Review-Up to 3% at 90-day Review. Up to 8% at yearly review

• Annual Perfect Attendance gift card Ceremony

• Casual Work Environment

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Birthday Celebration with Gift Card Distribution

• Employee of the Month Celebration

• Generous Paid Time off Program

• Insurance Coverage which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Monthly Company Activities and Celebrations

• Monthly Manager Lunches

• Paid Holidays

• Potential for Advancement

• Spotlight Employee Recognition

• 401(k) with Employer Match

  Midwest Goods Inc. was founded in 2014 and is a wholesale distributor of vape and electronic cigarette products. We rely on meeting our ethical principles and maintaining our business integrity, as well as our approach to our business which we call Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress. In the spirit of service, we expect all of our employees to demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, and a welcoming attitude to our customers, vendors, and each other. Every day our employees combine their individual skills and contributions to achieve collective success.

  Our team spirit is based on a sense of shared purpose, communication, and mutual respect. Our business is to serve others and to continuously improve the services and products we provide. In the spirit of progress, we support and encourage all of our employees to shape their own future and to grow with the Company. We also encourage each employee to take the initiative and look for new, different, and innovative ways to better serve our customers and vendors.

  Midwest Distribution is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under Federal, State, or local law.

  Midwest Distribution is committed to creating a workplace that inspires and enables our employees to be the best they can be so that we can grow as a company, team, and family. We believe diversity, equality, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation, and achieving long-term success.

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Monday through Friday 9:00AM - 6:00PM