Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking an energetic Merchandiser to service a network of retail locations across Wilkesboro, NC and nearby areas. The role emphasizes organization, time management, and upkeep of inventory, with duties including restocking, merchandising, and maintaining card/gift departments.

The position requires a flexible schedule, weekend availability, and training provided. Candidates should be able to lift up to 40 pounds and travel between stores using company-provided tablets for

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• English proficiency required (read, write, speak).
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Access to reliable transportation for routes with multiple locations.
• Access to reliable internet for job information and updates.
• Able to learn and use the company-provided tablet for training/daily tasks.
• Must meet scheduling needs including weekends/major holidays.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products within greeting card departments and other locations, maintain backroom areas and inventory tasks.
• Communicate questions or concerns to management regarding service or schedules.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment with strong time management.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Avail for additional days and extended hours during holidays.
• Assist with store resets, fixture work, or product relocation as needed.
• Plan weekly service schedule and workload in assigned stores using a company tablet.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

English language

Lifting 40 lbs

Reliable transportation

Reliable internet

Tablet training

Tools

Company tablet

Job description

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 celebration’s product, including greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush and more.

Pay

• The starting pay is $11.70 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 $12.40
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $13.00
• 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:

• 1801 US HIGHWAY 421, WILKESBORO, NC 28697
• 1300 WESTWOOD LANE, WILKESBORO, NC 28697
• 210 SPARTA RD, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
• 1302 W D ST, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
• 4976 ELKIN HWY 268, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
• 2367 STATESVILLE HWY, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
• 5152 ROCK CREEK DR, HAYS, NC 28635
• 3153 SPARTA ROAD, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
• 650 RIVER ST, WILKESBORO, NC 28697
• 130 PARDUE FARM RD, RONDA, NC 28670
• 6103 RIVER RD LIBERTY GROVE RD NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
• 33 SPARTA ROAD, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
• 2605 COUNTRY CLUB RD, WILKESBORO, NC 28697

The weekly average hours are 7 hours per week.

The weekly hours may increase to an average of 15 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

Experience Required

No Experience Necessary! We will train you!

Qualifications

• 18 yrs or older
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English is required
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Access to reliable transportation as most routes have multiple retail locations
• Access to reliable internet to receive critical job information and updates
• Technological competency-able to learn and use company provided tablet for training and daily activity/tasks
• Meet scheduling needs - Occasional weekends, the day before and after major holidays as needed (e.g., Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)

Physical Demands

You will be working on the sales floor as well as the back stock room. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and fixtures of up to 40 pounds throughout the sales floor and backrooms. You will need to be able to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday. A stepstool may be used to complete some tasks.

The characteristics listed above are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

American Greetings priority is the health safety of all our employees, and we are taking extra precautions to make sure all associates follow all federal, state, and local safety guidelines.

This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.

Related Backgrounds and Industries: Retail, Customer Service, Merchandising, Part-time, Merchandiser, Stocker, #merchandiser

Career Site Category

Part-Time Merchandiser Jobs