Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking a Merchandiser to service multiple retail locations on an assigned route. You will merchandise, display greeting cards, and maintain inventory while coordinating with store management during daytime hours.

This role offers flexible scheduling, paid training, and opportunities for pay increases during the first year as you gain experience. A company-issued tablet is provided to plan weekly service and track workload.

Qualifications

• Must be able to service stores on assigned route and merchandising tasks.
• Display and maintain product in greeting card departments and other retail locations.
• Communicate with management regarding service or schedules.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with time-management and organizational skills.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products and maintain backroom areas.
• Communicate questions or concerns to management.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Merchandising

Inventory management

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Company-issued 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 $13.10 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 $13.80.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $14.50.
• 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: 4845 Burbank Road, Wooster, OH, 44691; 3540 Burbank Rd; 1799 Portage Rd #400; 2222 Akron Rd; 5310 Cleveland Rd and 1688 Cleveland Rd.

The weekly average hours are 7 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.