Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Flexible work scheduling

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking a Merchandiser to service stores on a dedicated route, display and maintain product inventory, and collaborate with store management. The role emphasizes organization and timely merchandising across multiple retail locations in Coralville, IA.

The position offers paid training, a 401(k) with company match, and flexible scheduling to accommodate seasonal peaks and holidays.

Qualifications

• Merchandiser role requiring organization and time management across retail locations.
• Ability to communicate with management and store staff effectively.
• Comfort with inventory, merchandising, and backroom tasks.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route, merchandise and organize product orders.
• Display products in greeting card departments and other locations.
• Maintain backroom areas and inventory tasks.
• Communicate with management about schedules and service needs.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with strong time management.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Be available for additional days and extended hours around holidays.
• Assist with store resets including fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal.
• Review and plan weekly service schedule and workload using a company tablet.
• Work independently or as part of a team.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Retail inventory

Tools

Company-issued 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 $12.60 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 $13.30.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $14.00.
• 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: 1441 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, IA, 52241.

The weekly average hours are 5 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 15 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.