Merchandiser: Flexible Route for Holiday Retail Displays

American Greetings Corporation; Old Forge (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Flexible work scheduling

Paid training

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation is seeking a Merchandiser to join their team in Old Forge, NY. The role involves servicing retail locations, organizing and maintaining inventory of celebrations products like greeting cards and party goods. Starting pay is $16.20 per hour with increases at 6 and 12 months. Additional benefits include flexible scheduling and paid training. Candidates should possess effective time management and organizational skills for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Effective time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Maintain organized backroom areas and handle inventory tasks.
• Build relationships with retail associates and management.

Job description

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace.
Celebrate with us and join our team today!

As a Merchandiser with American Greetings, you are a vital part of our company's purpose: helping people celebrate holidays, each other, and all of life's special moments, by making the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day. We are looking for merchandisers to work independently across various retail locations, showcasing their organization and time management skills to display and maintain inventory levels of our celebrations product, including greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush and more.

Pay:
* The starting pay is $16.20 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment (the listed rates are subject to change based on work location).
* After 6 months of employment the pay rate will increase to $17.10.
* After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $18.00.
* We offer flexible work scheduling.
* We provide paid training.
* 401(k) with company match

Route and Schedule:
This route will service the following retail locations at: 2964 State Route 28, Old Forge, NY, 13420; 2964 State Route 28; 13194 Route 12, Boonville, NY; 6804 Mcalpine St, Lyons Falls, NY and 2768 State Route 12, Port Leyden, NY.

The weekly average hours are 3 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 7 hours per week around holidays.

Primary Responsibilities:
* Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying product within greeting card departments and other retail locations, maintaining an organized backroom areas, and other inventory tasks as needed.
* Communicate with management any questions or concerns regarding service or schedules.
* Work in a fast-paced retail environment utilizing effective time management skills and organizational skills.
* Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime retail business hours.
* Availability for additional working days and extended hours leading up to and immediately following major holidays.
* Provide occasional assistance with store resets which may include minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal as requested.
* Review and plan your weekly service schedule and workload in your assigned stores, utilizing a company-issued tablet
*The ability to work on your own and with a team.