Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 22,317 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking a Merchandiser to service retail routes across Norridge/Harwood Heights, displaying greeting cards, gift wrap, and party goods. You will work independently with strong time-management and organizational skills, coordinating with store management on schedules and resets.

Typical hours are about 7 per week, with increases to 17 hours around holidays. The role includes paid training and a 401(k) with company match, emphasizing reliability and teamwork across local

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising and route-based service.
• Ability to display products and maintain inventory across stores.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products in greeting card departments and maintain backroom areas.
• Communicate with management regarding service or schedules.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with effective time management.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Be available for additional days around major holidays.
• Assist with store resets and minor fixture work as needed.
• Plan weekly service schedule using a company tablet.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Merchandising

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

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 $16.20 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 $17.10.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $18.00.
• 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: 4050 N Harlem Ave, Norridge, IL, 60706; 7540 W Irving Park Rd; 200 N Harlem Ave, Harwood Heights, IL and 7401 West Lawrence Ave, Harwood Heights, IL.

The weekly average hours are 7 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 17 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.