What are the responsibilities and job description for the E-commerce & Brand Marketing Specialist position at Family Pawn?
Company Overview:
Family Pawn is the premier pawn shop in Central Alabama, known for our exceptional customer service and a bright, clean, and welcoming store environment. We aim to provide a modern and customer-first experience, differentiating ourselves from traditional pawnshops. We are growing our digital presence and are looking for a dedicated team member to help manage our online sales, social media engagement, and community involvement.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, digitally skilled team member to help grow our online presence, increase online sales, and support customer engagement efforts. This is not a casual social media job—it's a hands-on role that supports our mission to reach more customers and deliver exceptional service through multiple online platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create daily social media posts, including at least 2 engaging videos per week
- List and manage products on platforms like eBay, GunBroker, Facebook Marketplace, and LetGo
- Respond to customer inquiries, pack, and ship online orders promptly
- Make follow-up calls to customers
- Design and schedule weekly email newsletters
- Monitor chat conversations and assist when needed
- Assist in creating in-store signage and promotional graphics
- Support local events or community engagement activities on occasion
- Perform periodic updates on company websites
What We’re Looking For:
- Familiarity with online selling platforms (eBay, Facebook Marketplace, etc.)
- Reliable, punctual, and able to stick to a consistent schedule for shipping needs
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Creative, organized, and self-motivated
- Basic understanding of photography
- Strong social media experience, including platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
- Experience in creating digital media for social media posts, flyers, and email newsletters.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and customer service experience.
- Tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly learn and use different sales and social media tools.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Self-motivated, organized, and proactive in all responsibilities.
- Must be able to legally work with firearms
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with inventory management.
- Experience in using design tools like Canva, Photoshop, or Illustrator for creating in-store marketing materials like flyers and digital media.
- Experience or knowledge of firearms
Why Family Pawn?:
- A Premier Brand With A Strong Reputation: Join the top-reviewed and award-winning pawn shop in Central Alabama. Family Pawn is recognized for its exceptional customer service and a modern, customer-first approach, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere both online and in-store.
- Opportunity for Impact: This role offers the chance to shape the digital presence of a growing business. You’ll directly impact our online sales, social media engagement, and brand visibility, playing a key role in driving both online and community success.
- Innovative and Growth-Focused Team: Family Pawn is always working on improving and innovating. You’ll collaborate with a supportive team in a business that values fresh ideas and finding new ways to serve our customers.
- Diverse Responsibilities: The role provides variety with responsibilities that span online sales, social media management, community outreach, and brand representation. If you enjoy multitasking and taking on different challenges, this position offers a dynamic workday.
- Positive and Collaborative Work Environment: We strive to maintain a friendly and approachable work atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable and valued. Family Pawn is a place where teamwork and open communication are at the core of what we do.
- Community Engagement: As a key representative of Family Pawn, you’ll have the chance to engage with and contribute to the local community, attending events and fostering relationships that build lasting partnerships.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about online sales, social media engagement, creating digital media, and building relationships in the community, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief description explaining why you're the perfect fit for the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This role requires working with firearms in a sales and social media capacity. Are you comfortable and legally able to work with firearms?
- This role requires focus and consistent output each week. Are you comfortable working independently and meeting weekly task goals (e.g., posts, listings, shipments)?
- Why do you believe you’d be a strong fit for this position?
Experience:
- Online Sales: 2 years (Preferred)
- Social media management: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Alabaster, AL 35007 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $18