Part Time Merchandiser

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation is seeking a Merchandiser to work independently across multiple retail locations, displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap, and related items. The role emphasizes organization and time management on a route-based schedule in Rockford, IL.

Starting pay is $15.30 per hour with step increases to $16.20 after six months and $17.00 after one year, with flexible scheduling, paid training, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience in retail merchandising is a plus.
• Comfort with using a company-issued tablet.
• Ability to work independently on a route serving multiple stores.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products in greeting card departments and other retail locations.
• Maintain organized backroom areas and perform inventory tasks.
• Communicate with management about service or scheduling questions.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with time management and organization.
• Build relationships with store staff during daytime retail hours.
• Be available for additional days and extended hours around major holidays.
• Assist with store resets, fixture work, or product assembly as needed.
• Review weekly service schedule using a company-issued tablet.
• Work independently or with a team.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication

Retail merchandising

Customer service

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: 6560 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61108; 6403 E State St and 5880 E State St.

The weekly average hours are 5 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 15 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.