Part Time Merchandiser

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking a Merchandiser to service retailers on assigned routes, display and maintain inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap, and related items. You will work independently across multiple locations with strong organization and time-management skills.

Responsibilities include merchandising, coordinating with store management, and efficient use of a company-issued tablet to plan weekly workloads, with flexibility to work holidays and extended hours when needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently across multiple retail locations.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work holidays.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route, merchandise and organize product orders.
• Display product in greeting card departments and maintain backroom areas.
• Communicate with management about service or schedules.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with time management.
• Build relationships with store associates and management.
• Availability for additional days and extended hours during holidays.
• Assist with store resets including fixture work and product assembly.
• Plan weekly service schedule using a company-issued tablet.
• Work independently or with a team.

Skills

Merchandising

Time management

Organization

Communication

Tools

Tablet usage

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: 1235 East Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL, 60173; 750 Martingale Rd; 1 Woodfield Mall and 1468 E Golf Rd.

The weekly average hours are 7 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 18 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.