Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Ashland (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings seeks merchandisers to work independently across retail locations, displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush and more.

The route includes Ashland, WI and Washburn, WI with flexible scheduling, paid training and a 401(k) match. The starting pay is $12.20/hr, increasing after 6 months and after 1 year. Weekly hours are about 1, potentially 2 during holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising and retail display is a plus.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned retail routes and merchandise products in greeting card departments and backrooms.
• Maintain organized backrooms and inventory across stores.
• Communicate with store management about service schedules and questions.
• Work well in a fast-paced retail environment with good time management.
• Build relationships with store associates and managers during daytime hours.
• Be available for additional days and extended hours around major holidays.
• Assist with store resets and minor fixture work as needed.
• Plan weekly service schedule using a company-issued tablet.
• Work solo or as part of a team.

Skills

Merchandising

Time management

Organization

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Tablet

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 $12.20 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 $12.90.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $13.50.
• 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: 401 Ellis Ave, Ashland, WI, 54806 and 1047 W Bayfield St, Washburn, WI.

The weekly average hours are 1 hour per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 2 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.