Part Time Merchandiser - Des Moines, IA

American Greetings; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Merchandiser in Des Moines, IA. In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the shopping experience by organizing and displaying a variety of celebration products. With flexible scheduling and paid training, this position offers a great opportunity for individuals looking to make an impact in the retail sector. You'll work independently while building relationships with store associates, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained effectively. Join a team that values your contributions and helps make life’s special moments even more memorable.

Benefits

Flexible Work Scheduling

Paid Training

401(k) with Company Match

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Must be 18 years or older with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned retail locations and maintain product displays.
• Communicate with management regarding service or schedules.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication

Ability to Lift 40 Pounds

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Company-Issued Tablet

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Job Description

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace.

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 $13.50 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 $14.30.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $15.00.
• 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: 5901 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50322; 3850 Merle Hay Rd Ste 525; 3102 Merle Hay Rd and 5935 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA.

The weekly average hours are 6 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 12 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.
  
  

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. EOE M/F/disability/vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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

Career Site Category

Part-Time Merchandiser Jobs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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