Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Gorham (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation is seeking a part-time Merchandiser to service specific retail routes in Gorham and surrounding NH locations. You will merchandise, display products, and maintain inventory in greeting card departments and other areas.

The role offers paid training, and a 401(k) with company match. Expect daytime hours with increased shifts around holidays; travel between stores on a regular route, with independent work and teamwork as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience merchandising in retail preferred.
• Ability to manage time and schedules efficiently.
• Comfort with tablet or store tech for scheduling and updates.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned retail stores on your route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products within greeting card departments and other locations; maintain backroom organization.
• Handle inventory tasks and maintain stock levels across locations.
• Communicate with management about service or schedule questions or concerns.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with strong time-management skills.
• Build relationships with store staff and management during daytime hours.
• Be available for additional days and extended hours around major holidays.
• Occasionally assist with store resets, fixture work, or product assembly.

Skills

Merchandising

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace.

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 $13.50 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 $14.30.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $15.00.
• 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: 551 Main Street, Gorham, NH, 03581; 157 Main Street and 200 Pleasant Street, Berlin, NH.

The weekly average hours are 6 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 12 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.