Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part 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 assigned retail locations, focusing on greeting cards, gift wrap, and related products. The role requires organizing displays, maintaining stock, and collaborating with store staff during daytime hours on the Escondido route.

You will typically work a few hours per week with potential increases around holidays, and you will receive paid training. The position offers flexible scheduling and 401(k) with company match as part of the benefits.

Qualifications

• Retail merchandising experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently on route.
• Availability for holidays and peak periods.
• Attention to detail in display and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products in greeting card departments and maintain backroom areas.
• Communicate with management about service or schedules.
• Work with store associates during daytime retail hours and holidays.
• Assist with store resets or fixture work as needed.
• Plan weekly service schedule using a company-issued tablet.
• Work well solo or as part of a team.

Skills

Merchandising

Time management

Organizational skills

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 $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: 1266 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA, 92027 and 2417 E Valley Pkwy.

The weekly average hours are 3 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 6 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.