Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation is seeking Merchandisers to service retail routes in Alabama, including greeting cards and seasonal products. You will display merchandise, maintain inventory, and coordinate with store teams during daytime hours on a ready-to-serve route.

The role emphasizes independence on the road, strong organization, and effective communication. Training is provided and a tablet will be used to manage schedules and store resets.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently on assigned routes.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience merchandising in retail environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products within greeting card departments and retail locations.
• Maintain organized backroom areas and perform inventory tasks as needed.
• Communicate with management about service and schedules.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with time management skills.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Be available for additional days and extended hours around holidays.
• Assist with store resets, fixture work, and product assembly as requested.
• Review and plan weekly service schedule using a company-issued tablet.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Merchandising

Inventory control

Communication with management

Teamwork

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 $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: 750 Academy Dr, Bessemer, AL, 35022 and 4889 Promenade Pkwy.

The weekly average hours are 8 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 20 hours per week around holidays.

Ideal candidate would be available during daytime hours and specifically Monday mornings due to store needs and service.

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.