Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation is seeking a Merchandiser to service and merchandize greeting card departments across specified Chicago retail locations. The role emphasizes independent work, organization, and strong time management in a fast-paced retail setting.

The position offers flexible scheduling with paid training, and a company 401(k) with match. Route-based duties include maintaining inventory levels and collaborating with store personnel to ensure optimal displays.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route, merchandize and organize product orders.
• Display product within greeting card departments and maintain backroom areas.
• Communicate with management about schedules and service issues.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with strong time management.
• Build relationships with store staff during daytime hours.
• Be available for extra days and extended hours around major holidays.
• Assist with store resets including fixture work and product assembly.

Skills

Merchandising

Time management

Organization

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Company-issued tablet

Job description

American Greetings

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: 1200 N Larrabee St, Chicago, IL, 60610; 1550 N Kingsbury St and 1500 N Clybourn Ave C1.

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