Part Time Merchandiser

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Flexible work scheduling

Job summary

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

The role offers a starting pay of $15.30 per hour with increases after 6 months and after 1 year, along with flexible scheduling, paid training, and a 401(k) with company match. Routes include Plainfield, IL and nearby stores, with about 10 hours weekly, rising to ~22 hours during holidays.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display product within greeting card departments and other retail locations.
• Maintain an organized backroom and other inventory tasks as needed.
• Communicate with management any questions or scheduling concerns.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with time management and organization.
• Partner with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Availability for additional working days and extended hours around major holidays.
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets including fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal.
• Review and plan weekly service schedule using a company-issued tablet.
• The ability to work on your own 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. 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: 13521 South Route 59, Plainfield, IL, 60544; 12800 S Route 59 and 12736 Il-59.

The weekly average hours are 10 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 22 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.