Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Flexible work scheduling

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation is seeking a Merchandiser to service retail locations, display and maintain inventory, and support store resets on an independent route in Traverse City, MI. The role emphasizes time management, organization, and relationship-building with store staff.

The starting pay is $14.00 per hour with scheduled increases to $14.80 after six months and $15.50 after one year; flexible scheduling and paid training are provided, along with a 401(k) match.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route, merchandising and organizing orders.
• Display product in greeting card departments and maintain backrooms.
• Communicate questions or scheduling concerns to management.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with strong time management and organization.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Possibility of additional days and extended hours around major holidays.
• Assist with store resets including fixture work or product relocation as needed.
• Plan weekly service schedule and workload using a company tablet.

Skills

Time management

Merchandising

Independent work

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 $14.00 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 $14.80
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $15.50
• We offer flexible work scheduling
• We provide paid training
• 401(k) with company match

Route & Schedule:

This route will service the following retail locations at:

3955 N U.S. 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49684

The weekly average hours are 11 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.