Hallmark Retail Sales Associate (part-time) - Store #760 (Knoxville, TN)

Hallmark Cards; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Part-Time Sales Associate to inspire meaningful connections in a vibrant retail environment. This role is perfect for individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy celebrating others. You will be the face of a beloved brand, engaging with customers to help them find the perfect cards and gifts for their special moments. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a mission to create an emotionally connected world. If you are ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Savings/401(K) plan with company match

40% shopping discount on merchandise

Access to voluntary benefits

Investment assistance

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and able to meet work permit requirements.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional shopping experiences and assist customers in finding products.
• Perform operational activities such as stocking and cashiering.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer Proficiency

Job description

Hallmark Retail Sales Associate (part-time) - Store #760 (Knoxville, TN)

Job Category: Gold Crown Stores

Requisition Number: HALLM003847

Posted: January 31, 2025

Part-Time

Locations

Knoxville, TN 37919, USA

Description

HALLMARK – Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important.

This part-time opportunity is located at our Hallmark Corporate owned Gold Crown store #760 in West Town Mall 1098 located in Knoxville, TN.

You’ll add value to one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and be part of our company with a life-affirming purpose to inspire meaningful connections. Through our products, content and experiences we aim to create a more emotionally connected world by making a genuine difference in every life, every day. Our business believes in the value of diversity and creates a culture of inclusion through every brand, product and person we touch.

Are you the person who wants to inspire meaningful relationships and enhance people’s lives? Do you like to celebrate others? Do you take pride in everything you do? If so, we’re looking for YOU to join our team!

WHAT YOU WILL DO: Our Part-Time Sales Associates bring this mission to life in the store. They are the face of the Hallmark brand to customers and vital to the success of Hallmark engaging with our shoppers to help them find and build the perfect card and gift solutions for the many days and ways in which they care.

THE PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

• Delivering an exceptional consumer shopping experience that leaves guests feeling inspired, ready to connect, and eager to return.
• Making product recommendations that meet the customer’s needs.
• Working as a team to achieve store goals.
• Performing store operational activities such as setting displays, stocking products, preparing online orders, cashiering, etc.

YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE:

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 16 years of age with ability to meet work permit requirements, if applicable.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the business, including events, holidays, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to continuously stand/walk; frequently push/pull; occasionally bend/stoop/crawl/reach above shoulders/kneel; climb a ladder, and carry up to 40 pounds, e.g., fixture parts and cartons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Customer focused, with an ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees.
• Strong sense of urgency, flexibility, and willingness to adapt to change.
• Proficiency and comfort using a computer and other technology.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT HALLMARK: We want to help you be your best – at work and at home, now and in the future. It’s why providing benefits to support you and your family’s well-being is one of the most important investments Hallmark makes. Hallmark employees in our Gold Crown stores play a direct role in helping our consumers connect, celebrate, and commemorate life’s special occasions.

• Take care of you and yours:
  • Savings/401(K) plan with 3% company match. Retail Sales Leads and Store Associates are part of the RSG Savings Plan which offers a 60% company match on employee contributions up to 5%. The employee is eligible after completing 1000 hours of service in first anniversary year or in any calendar year thereafter.
  • Investment assistance.
  • Part-time employees with a work schedule in WorkWell of less than 30 hours are not eligible for Hallmark’s group health and welfare benefits. These employees have access to a variety of other voluntary benefits through Voluntary Benefits; including dental, vision, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and minimum essential coverage (preventive care).
• And more!
  • Like a 40% shopping discount on merchandise purchased in a CSG store.
  • As well as a variety of local and national discounts made available by PerkSpot.

The hourly pay range for this position is between $8.00 and $10.50.

Now’s your chance to embrace a future with Hallmark—just follow the instructions below to apply. You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.