Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Flexible schedule

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation in Allentown is seeking a part-time Merchandiser to service stores along a defined route, display product in greeting card departments, and maintain organized backrooms and inventory.

The role emphasizes independence, strong time-management and communication with store teams during daytime hours, with increased hours around holidays and occasional store resets. Paid training, 401(k) with company match, and flexible scheduling are offered.

Qualifications

• Merchandising skills for retail environments.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication with store teams and management.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route; merchandise and organize product orders; display in greeting card departments and other locations; maintain backroom organization and inventory tasks.
• Communicate questions or scheduling concerns to management.
• Work in a fast-paced retail setting with strong time-management and organization.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Be available for additional days and extended hours around major holidays.
• Assist with store resets including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal.
• Plan weekly service schedule and workload using a company-issued tablet.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Merchandising

Time management

Organization

Communication

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 $13.10 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 $13.80.
* After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $14.50.
* 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: 3900 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA, 18104; 400 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall, PA; 5432 Oakwood Lane, Schnecksville, PA; 3308 Church St, Slatington, PA; 2655 Macarthur Commons, Whitehall, PA and 300 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall, PA.

The weekly average hours are 10 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 18 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.