eBay Operations Specialist

Job TitleJob DescriptionBenefits: Free uniforms, opportunity for advancement, paid time off, 401(k), 401(k) matching.Why This Role ExistsEvery week our trucks bring in furniture, tools, electronics, collectibles, sporting goods, and antiques that are too good to landfill. Most of it sells on the Remix Market floor. But a meaningful slice — the rare, the branded, the collectible, the parts-and-pieces items — is worth several times more to a buyer three states away than to a walk-in customer in Elgin. This role owns that slice.

You research it, list it, sell it, and ship it. One person, start to finish.Research & RecommendWalk incoming loads and the warehouse daily to flag items with online resale potentialPull sold comps to establish realistic market value before an item takes up shelf spaceRecommend list price and format; the owner approves final pricing and what makes the cutTest, clean, and stage items so they photograph and describe accuratelyListShoot clean, well-lit photos from multiple angles — including every defect, because we don't hide flawsWrite accurate, keyword-rich titles and descriptions with correct item specificsPublish 75-150 new listings per weekReprice, relist, and promote aging inventory on a set weekly cadenceSell & ServeAnswer buyer questions within 24 hours, every timeSend and negotiate offers to watchers within approved price floorsHandle returns, disputes, and not-as-described claims quickly and professionallyProtect our seller metrics — Top Rated Seller status is the goal, not a nice-to-haveShipPack items so they arrive intact, including oversized and fragile goodsBuy and print labels, get freight quotes on large items, schedule pickupsShip within one business day of cleared paymentKeep packing supplies stocked and shipping cost per order under targetTrackMaintain the bin and location system so any listed item is found on the first tryReport weekly on listings published, sell-through, revenue, aged inventory, and what categories are workingReconcile eBay payouts against internal recordsWhat Success Looks Like at 90 DaysMetric Target: New listings per week | -day sell-through rate | 40%+ Handling time | ?1 business day Seller rating | 99%+ positive Monthly eBay gross revenue | $5,000 Aged inventory (>120 days) | Under 15% of active listingsRequired1–3 years selling on eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Facebook Marketplace, or in a resale, consignment, or auction environment — personal selling accounts count, bring your feedback scoreComfortable researching value on unfamiliar items; you enjoy the huntSolid written English — your listings and buyer messages are the brandBasic photography skills, or the willingness to learn a repeatable lightbox setupAble to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and work on your feet in a warehouseValid driver's licenseNice to HaveCategory depth in antiques, vintage, tools, electronics, audio, sporting goods, or designer goodsExperience with eBay Seller Hub bulk tools or listing software (Vendoo, List Perfectly, Crosslist)Freight and LTL shipping for oversized itemsPhoto editing, desktop or mobileWho Thrives Here Someone genuinely curious — the kind of person who picks up an unmarked piece of pottery and wants to know what it is. Someone honest about condition, because our reputation is worth more than any single sale. Someone who works steadily without a manager standing behind them, even though the big calls aren't theirs to make.

We operate by three rules:Be fair. Be kind. Tell the truth.That goes for our buyers, our crew, and each other.What We OfferPaid time off under the company PTO policyEmployee discount on Remix Market inventoryFirst look at what comes through the doorA business that keeps hundreds of thousands of pounds a year out of landfills — the work mattersReal ownership of an operation you'll help build from the ground upCompensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hourThe amount of waste that ends up in landfills on a daily basis is astronomical. We believe that a lot of this is avoidable, and with just a little attention to detail — and a lot of love for our planet, we can help reverse this growing problem.At The Junkluggers, we do junk removal The Green Way™ by treating customers and their items with care, respect, and by minimizing what ends up in a landfill.

Our Junkluggers family is committed to helping customers and the community each and every day. Our passion for the environment is a core piece of who we are, it's our mission and it's embedded in our company culture.