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Full-Time

Area Manager-PM Shift

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ThredUp

ThredUp

501-1,000 employees

Online consignment for secondhand clothing

Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Hybrid work environment: 3 days in the office and 1 day remote each week.

Category
Product Operations
Product
Requirements
  • 5+ years in distribution/retail experience, including at least 3 years of successful training, mentoring, coaching, and developing people you’ve led.
  • Experience utilizing reports and KPIs to coach and develop team members.
Responsibilities
  • You are passionate about owning your team’s performance and setting them up for success by collaborating with peers, coaching and developing Associates, and proactively communicating in all directions.
  • You are tech-savvy and are comfortable utilizing reporting tools to analyze KPIs and using that info to improve distribution center performance.
  • You are an excellent communicator and are well-versed in engaging, recognizing the team, establishing personal connections and demonstrating care.
  • Partnership is key! Collaborate with your team, peers, and leadership to improve processes, increase efficiency, and target areas of opportunity.
  • Takin’ care of business to meet the day-to-day needs of the team including vacation requests, scheduling, timecards, attendance, and more.
  • Keep things interesting by participating in special projects as needed.
  • Help build the team UP by giving and receiving timely, constructive, and respectful feedback with team members, peers, and leadership.
  • Flex your cross-functional skills by actively participating in the recruiting, onboarding, development, and retention of Associates.
  • Pave the way for the team’s success by demonstrating and awarding ambassadors of the thredUP values (DOTS) and culture in all interactions.
  • Taking care of the team by creating a safe work environment and showing others how to operate safely.

thredUP operates an online platform for buying and selling secondhand clothing, shoes, and accessories. Users can sell their gently used items by sending them to thredUP, where the company inspects, photographs, and lists them for sale. Buyers can find a variety of products, including premium brands, often at significant discounts. thredUP generates revenue by taking a commission on each sale and offers a "Clean Out" service that allows sellers to send in items for free, simplifying the process of decluttering. Unlike many competitors, thredUP emphasizes sustainability and affordability, appealing to budget-conscious and eco-friendly shoppers. The company's goal is to make secondhand shopping convenient and accessible, promoting conscious consumerism.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$226.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

13%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The introduction of AI tools can significantly enhance user engagement and streamline the shopping experience, potentially boosting sales.
  • ThredUp's diverse product range, including premium brands and 'New With Tags' items, attracts a wide customer base and encourages repeat business.
  • The growing trend of conscious consumerism and the increasing popularity of secondhand shopping, especially among millennials, provide a strong market opportunity.

What critics are saying

  • Economic pressures and low consumer confidence may continue to impact revenue, as seen in recent declines.
  • The competitive landscape, with strong players like Goodwill, eBay, and emerging platforms like Shein Exchange, poses a threat to ThredUp's market share.

What makes ThredUp unique

  • ThredUp's AI-driven shopping tools, including enhanced search and chatbot features, set it apart by improving user experience and product discovery.
  • The company's 'Clean Out' service simplifies the selling process, making it convenient for users to declutter and earn money, unlike traditional thrift stores.
  • ThredUp's focus on sustainable fashion and eco-friendly shopping appeals to environmentally conscious consumers, differentiating it from fast fashion retailers.