Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 16,806 - 18,597; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation is seeking a Merchandiser to service retail locations in the Paris, KY area. The role involves merchandising, organizing product orders, and setting up displays in greeting card departments during daytime hours.

You will communicate with store management and maintain backroom areas, with additional duties around holidays. The position offers a short weekly schedule, pay progression over the first year, paid training, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Retail merchandising knowledge a plus
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work around holiday peaks

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders
• Display products within greeting card departments and other retail locations
• Maintain organized backroom areas and assist with inventory tasks
• Communicate with management about service or schedule questions
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with good time management
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours
• Be available for additional days and extended hours around major holidays
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets and minor fixture work
• Review and plan weekly service schedule using a company tablet
• Work autonomously and with 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.

Compensation

• The starting pay is $12.20 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 $12.90.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $13.50.
• 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: 305 Letton Drive, Paris, KY, 40361.

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