Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Lakeland (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking a Merchandiser to work independently across retail locations, displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap, party goods, plush and more.

On this Lakeland, TN route, you will service stores, collaborate with store staff, and manage weekly schedules using a company-issued tablet. The position starts at $12.60/hour with increases after 6 months and after 1 year, plus paid training and a 401(k) with company match.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display product in greeting card departments and other retail locations.
• Maintain organized backroom areas and perform inventory tasks.
• Communicate with management about service or schedules.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with strong time management.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Be available for additional days and extended hours around holidays.
• Assist with store resets, fixtures, or product assembly as needed.
• Review and plan weekly service schedule using a company-issued tablet.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Merchandising

Time management

Independence

Organization

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 $12.60 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 $13.30.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $14.00.
• 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: 9025 Us Highway 64, Lakeland, TN, 38002 and 7265 Highway 64, Oakland, TN.

The weekly average hours are 5 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 13 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.