Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Flexible work scheduling

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking a Merchandiser to work independently across various retail locations, displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap, and more in Lincoln, IL. The role offers pay starting at $15.30 per hour with raises to $16.20 after 6 months and $17.00 after one year, plus flexible scheduling and paid training.

401(k) with company match is provided. Ideal candidates can manage time well and travel to multiple stores on a single route, ensuring shelves stay

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Displaying product in greeting card departments and other locations.
• Maintain organized backrooms and perform inventory tasks.
• Communicate questions or schedule concerns with management.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with strong time management.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Availability for extra days and extended hours around holidays.
• Assist with store resets, fixture work, or product relocation when needed.
• Plan weekly service schedule using a company-issued tablet.
• Work well alone or as part of a team.

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: 825 Malerich Dr, Lincoln, IL, 62656; 415 Limit St; 1210 Woodlawn Rd; 101 Empire Street, Atlanta, IL; 423 E Chestnut St, Mount Pulaski, IL; 514 W Van Buren St, Clinton, IL and 10768 State Highway 54, Clinton, IL.

The weekly average hours are 7 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.