Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Lawrenceville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid training

401(k) match

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation is seeking a Merchandiser to service multiple retail locations on assigned routes, displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap, and related items. The role emphasizes organization, time management, and collaboration with store staff.

The position offers flexible scheduling, paid training, and pathways for occasional holiday shifts, with pay starting at $15.30/hour, and scheduled increases over the first year of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising and retail displays.
• Ability to manage time and organize backroom areas.
• Willingness to work on holidays and flexible scheduling.

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 complete inventory tasks as needed.
• Communicate questions or concerns to management about service or schedules.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment using time and organizational skills.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Assist with store resets, fixture work, or product relocation when requested.
• Plan weekly service schedule using a company-issued tablet.
• Work independently and with a team.

Skills

Merchandising

Inventory management

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Tablet

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: 2610 W Haven Road, Lawrenceville, IL, 62439; 2301 James St; 1400 Washington Ave, Vincennes, IN; 2526 N 6Th St, Vincennes, IN; 235 S Alexander St, Carlisle, IN; 701 E 11Th St, Bicknell, IN; 1265 Judy Ave, Bridgeport, IL; 1471 Willow St, Vincennes, IN; 1894 State Route 250, Sumner, IL; 4237 S State Road 241, Monroe City, IN and 230 230 Kimmell Rd, Vincennes, IN.

The weekly average hours are 7 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 16 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.