Retail Merchandiser (part-time) --- Manchester, CT 06042

Hallmark; Manchester; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a part-time Retail Merchandiser to work across various retail locations in Manchester. Responsibilities include managing inventory, optimizing product placements, and engaging with both store teams and customers. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift merchandise. Flexibility for holiday work is required.

Benefits

Voluntary benefits for part-time employees

Dental and vision insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness coverage

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to lift and carry products up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Reliable transportation to travel to assigned stores.

Responsibilities

• Restock, organize, and monitor inventory of products using a mobile device.
• Engage with store staff and customers professionally.
• Support holiday periods with additional days and hours.

Skills

Organization

Time Management

Ability to establish relationships

Digital literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Retail Merchandiser, you'll have the opportunity to work independently to showcase your organization and time management skills, your ability to establish retailer relationships, while being the face of Hallmark. You will collaborate with local store teams to optimize product placement and maintain inventory levels, as well as support fellow team members with seasonal resets and installations when needed. Occasionally, you may work with products from other companies in the stores you service.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE DETAILS

• Your starting pay will be between $16.50 - $16.75 depending on your schedule and location.
• This is a Part-Time position with a variable schedule during the work week.
• Weekly hours are between 7 – 10 hours.
• Availability during the week before and after major holidays, which may include weekends, is required.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

You will perform service work in the Hallmark department of various retail stores such as grocery, drug, department, and mass retailers. The position includes three main components:

• Day-to-day engagement: Using a mobile device provided by Hallmark, you will restock, organize, and monitor inventory of Hallmark products. Technology is crucial for daily tasks, communication, reporting, feedback, and surveys. Professional interaction with store staff and customers is essential. You are responsible for the entire Hallmark product display at your assigned stores.
• Holiday support: During seasonal demand periods, especially around Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, expect additional days and extended hours. Some holidays may require working on the actual holiday and weekends.
• Department Resets: You may participate in team efforts to install fixtures, relocate departments, and reset sections, often with two weeks' notice. These tasks may include evenings or weekends.
• One Team Vision: As part of Hallmark's field organization, you support other team members across territories as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role is physically demanding, requiring energy and urgency. You will work on the sales floor and in back stockrooms, lifting up to 30 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50 pounds. You must be able to kneel, squat, walk, stand, and climb stairs or ladders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to lift and carry products up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to operate a digital device for reading and interpreting information.
• Access to Wi-Fi and internet.
• Reliable transportation to travel to assigned stores.

Part-time employees working less than 30 hours can access voluntary benefits including dental, vision, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and preventive care coverage.

Application Instructions

You must demonstrate how you meet the qualifications via resume, uploaded document (DOCX or PDF), or application fields.

Hallmark complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, hiring only authorized individuals and generally not sponsoring employment.

Employment is contingent upon signing an agreement, completing Form I-9, passing drug screening, education verification, and background checks.

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected classes.