Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; 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 work independently across retail locations, ensuring display and inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap, party goods, plush, and more. The role involves servicing routes with strong time-management and organizational skills in Independence, MO, with flexible scheduling and paid training provided.

The position emphasizes collaboration with store teams and the ability to adapt to seasonal holidays, maintaining organized backrooms and

Qualifications

• Experience merchandising in retail environments.
• Ability to work independently and on a route.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Availability for holiday periods and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products in greeting card departments and other locations; maintain backroom organization.
• Communicate with management about service and schedule questions or concerns.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Occasional store resets or fixture work as requested.
• Plan weekly service schedule and workload using a company-issued tablet.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Merchandising

Tools

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 $15.30 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 $16.20.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $17.00.
• 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: 10610 E 23Rd St S, Independence, MO, 64052; 421 E 24 Hwy; 1014 W Us Highway 24; 909 S. Crysler Ave and 10514 E Us Highway 24, Sugar Creek, MO.

The weekly average hours are 3 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.