Retail Merchandiser (part-time) Kearny, NJ 07032

Hallmark; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Retail Merchandiser to work independently in various retail locations. This part-time role involves optimizing product placement, managing inventory, and supporting holiday operations. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and the ability to lift and carry merchandise. Flexibility during peak seasons is required.

Benefits

Voluntary benefits including dental and vision

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to lift and carry products up to 30 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Restock, organize, and monitor inventory of Hallmark products.
• Support holiday operations and department resets.
• Engage with store employees and customers professionally.

Skills

Organization

Time Management

Customer Interaction

Job description

As a Retail Merchandiser, you'll have the opportunity to work independently to showcase your organization and time management skills, your ability to establish retailer relationships, while being the face of Hallmark. You will collaborate with local store teams to optimize product placement and maintain inventory levels as well as support fellow team members with seasonal resets and installations, when needed. On occasion, you may have the opportunity to work with other products from other companies in the stores that you service.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE DETAILS

• Your starting pay will be between $ - $ depending on your schedule and location.
• This is a Part-Time position with a variable schedule during the work week.
• Weekly hours for this position are between 8-10 hours per week.
• Availability the week before and after major holidays, which may include weekends, is required.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

You'll perform service work in the Hallmark department of various retail stores such as grocery stores, drug stores, department stores, and mass retailers. The retail merchandiser position consists of three major components:

1. Day-to-day engagement: Utilizing a mobile device provided by Hallmark, you'll restock, organize, and monitor the inventory of Hallmark products within and outside the Hallmark department. The use of technology is critical in this role, for the day-to-day work as well as communication with your supervisor, reporting time, providing feedback, and answering surveys for required merchandising activities. Professional and courteous interaction with store employees, management, and customers is also vital for success in this role. You are responsible for the entire Hallmark product display at your assigned stores.
2. Holiday support: Hallmark's operations revolve around seasonal demand. Leading up to and following holidays such as Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, you can expect additional days and extended hours during the work week. On occasions like Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day, you may be required to work on the actual holiday itself, which may include the weekend.
3. Department Resets: At times, you may be part of a team responsible for installations and various tasks like building and installing Hallmark fixtures, relocating card departments and products, as well as resetting card sections. Typically, you will be notified two weeks in advance for remodel assignments. This could include evenings or weekends.
4. One Team Vision: As part of Hallmark's field organization, you are part of a network of merchandisers professionals that often support other team members as needed in their territories.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is a physically demanding job that requires a high level of energy and a sense of urgency. You will be working on the selling floor as well as in back stockrooms. You must be able to consistently push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and display fixtures up to 30 pounds throughout the workday and up to 50 pounds on occasion. You will also be required to kneel, squat, walk, and stand throughout your workday, and you may be required to climb stairs and step ladders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• You're at least 18 years of age.
• You're able to read, write, and understand English.
• You have the ability to grasp, pull, lift, and carry products up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to operate a digital hand-held device to open and read documents and interpret information.
• You have access to a Wi-Fi network and the internet.
• You have access to consistent transportation to travel to and between assigned stores as scheduled.

Part-time employees with a work schedule less than 30 hours have access to a variety of voluntary benefits including dental, vision, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and minimum essential coverage (preventive care).

Prior to applying

Now's your chance to Make Your Mark—just follow the instructions below to apply.

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.