Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. A Merchandiser with American Greetings plays a vital role in helping people celebrate holidays and life’s moments by keeping greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush, and related items well displayed across retail locations.

This route-based position services multiple Bakersfield area stores, with weekly hours averaging about 7 hours and potential increases around holidays.

Qualifications

• Independently manage merchandising across retail locations.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products in greeting card departments and maintain backroom organization.
• Communicate with management about schedules and issues.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with effective time management.
• 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, fixture work, and product assembly as needed.
• Plan weekly service schedule and workload using a company tablet.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.

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 $17.10 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 $18.10.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $19.00.
• 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: 3401 Mall View Rd, Bakersfield, CA, 93306; 2691 Mount Vernon Ave; 2505 Haley St; 2317 N Chester Ave; 111 Roberts Ln; 258 Bernard St; 1616 Niles St; 2900 Niles St and 1811 Morning Dr.

The weekly average hours are 7 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 19 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.