Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full 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 travel across multiple retail locations in Michigan, displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap, party goods, plush and more. The role emphasizes organization, time management and independent work on a defined route.

You will be paid hourly with periodic raises within the first year, flexible scheduling, paid training, and access to a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Experience merchandising in retail environments.
• Able to work independently and on a route schedule.
• Capable of handling multiple store locations and products.
• Comfortable with fast-paced retail settings.
• Reliable with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route and maintain displays.
• Organize product orders and keep greeting card departments well stocked.
• Maintain clean backroom areas and perform inventory tasks.
• Communicate questions or scheduling concerns to management.
• Work with store staff during daytime hours and around holidays.
• Assist with store resets and minor fixture work as needed.
• Plan and review weekly service schedule using a company-issued tablet.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Merchandising

Inventory control

Communication with store staff

Tools

Company-issued tablet

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 $14.00 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 $14.80.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $15.50.
• 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: 12731 S Saginaw St, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439; 4505 Linden Creek Pkwy, Flint, MI; 8045 Grand Blanc Rd, Swartz Creek, MI; 7420 Fenton Rd, Grand Blanc, MI and 7520 Linden Rd, Swartz Creek, MI.

The weekly average hours are 5 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 10 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.