Hallmark Merchandiser (part-time) Fredericksburg, VA 22406

Hallmark; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Hallmark is looking for a part-time Merchandiser to work with local store teams across various retailers. You will help with product placement, inventory maintenance, and seasonal resets, while representing Hallmark in-store.

Role requires 18+ years old, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Training is provided; schedules vary, including some holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must have reliable transportation to multiple stores.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day inventory restocking and shelf organization in Hallmark departments.
• Holiday support with extended hours and weekend work as needed.
• Assist with department resets and fixture installations, sometimes evenings or weekends.
• Be part of a network of merchandisers to support other teams as needed.

Skills

English literacy

Physical stamina

Job description

As a 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. On occasion you may have the opportunity to work with other products from other companies in the stores that you service.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE DETAILS

• Your starting pay rate will be $14.00 - $16.00 per hour depending on your skills and experience.
• We provide paid training, delivered through live, hands-on instruction as well as virtual classroom training.
• Hallmark part time employees are offered voluntary benefits that include medical, dental, vision etc.

Eligible Employees receive annual pay increases.

• This is a Part-Time position with a variable schedule during the work week.
• Average weekly hours for this position are between 10 - 15 hours per week.
• Availability the week before and after major holidays, which may include weekends is required .
• Availability to support season changeovers, extended services, installations, and inventory support.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

You'll perform service work in the Hallmark department of various retail stores such as grocery stores, drug stores, department stores, and mass retailers. The retail merchandiser position consists of three major components:

• Day-to-day engagement: Utilizing a mobile device provided by Hallmark, you'll restock, organize, and monitor the inventory of Hallmark products within and outside the Hallmark department. The use of technology is critical in this role, for the day-to-day work as well as communication with your supervisor, reporting time, providing feedback, and answering surveys for required merchandising activities. Professional and courteous interaction with store employees, management, and customers is also vital for success in this role. You are responsible for the entire Hallmark product display at your assigned stores.
• Holiday support:Hallmark's operations revolve around seasonal demand. Leading up to and following holidays such as Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, you can expect additional days and extended hours during the work week. On occasions like Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day, you may be required to work on the actual holiday itself, which may include the weekend.
• Department Resets:At times, you may be part of a team responsible forinstallations and various taskslike building and installing Hallmark fixtures, relocating card departments and products, as well as resetting card sections. Typically, you will be notified two weeks in advance for remodel assignments. This could include evenings or weekend.
• One Team Vision:As part of Hallmark's field organization, you are part of a network of merchandisers professionals that often times will support other team members as needed in their territories.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is a physically demanding job that requires a high level of energy and a sense of urgency. You will be working on the selling floor as well as in back stockrooms. You must be able to consistently push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and display fixtures up to 30 pounds throughout the workday and up to 50 pounds on occasion. You will also be required to kneel, squat, walk, and stand throughout your workday, and you may be required to climb stairs and step ladders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• You're at least 18 years of age.
• You're able to read, write and understand English.
• You have the ability to grasp, pull, lift, and carry products up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to operate a digital hand-held device to open and read documents and interpret information.
• You have access to a Wi‑Fi network and the internet.
• You have access to consistent transportation to travel to and between assigned stores as scheduled.

Part-time employees with a work schedule less than 30 hours have access to a variety of voluntary benefits through Voluntary Benefits including dental, vision, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and minimum essential coverage (preventive care).

Part-time employees with a work schedule less than 30 hours have access to a variety of voluntary benefits through Voluntary Benefits including dental, vision, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and minimum