Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation is seeking a Merchandiser to service multiple retail locations in the Kansas City area. You will merchandise greeting cards, gift wrap, party goods, plush, and related items while maintaining inventory levels.

The role offers a starting hourly pay of $15.30 with raises to $16.20 after six months and $17.00 after one year, plus flexible scheduling, paid training, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Work independently across various retail locations maintaining and displaying inventory.
• Strong organization and time management skills are required.
• Able to communicate with management regarding schedules and service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display product within greeting card departments and maintain backroom areas.
• Communicate with management about service or schedules.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with strong time management and organization.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Availability for additional days and extended hours around holidays.
• Assist with store resets including minor fixture work and product relocation.
• Review weekly service schedule using a company-issued tablet.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

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 $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:

• 4375 Chouteau Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64117
• 5008 Ne Parvin Rd, Kansas City, MO 64117
• 435B E US HWY 69 Kansas City, MO 64119
• 4712 NE Vivion Rd Gladstone, MO 64119

The weekly average hours are 6 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 14 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.

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