Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 4,800 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation in Jacksonville, IL requires a route merchandiser to service stores, merchandising products, and maintain backroom areas. The role offers starting pay of $15.30 per hour with increases to $16.20 after 6 months and $17.00 after one year, plus flexible scheduling and paid training.

Responsibilities include merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying products within greeting card departments, and coordinating with store management during daytime hours,

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route and merchandize product.
• Display products in greeting card departments and other retail locations.
• Maintain organized backroom areas and complete inventory tasks as needed.
• Communicate questions or scheduling concerns with management.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Be available for additional days and extended hours around major holidays.
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets including minor fixture work and product assembly.

Skills

Merchandising

Inventory management

Time management

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace.

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: 1941 W Morton Ave, Jacksonville, IL, 62650.

The weekly average hours are 6 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 15 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.