Support Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 8,541,000 - 15,154,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking a Support Merchandiser to service assigned retail routes, displaying greeting card products and maintaining organized backrooms. The role requires self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently across multiple store locations in Brenham, TX.

Starting pay is $11.70 per hour with scheduled increases after 6 months and after 1 year. Flexible scheduling and paid training are provided, along with a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and organizational skills required.
• Experience merchandising products in retail environments is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with store management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route; merchandise and organize product orders.
• Display products in greeting card departments and maintain backroom areas.
• Report questions or concerns to management as needed.
• Work in a fast-paced retail setting with good time management.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Retail merchandising

Communication

Team coordination

Tools

Tablet

Job description

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace.

Celebrate with us and join our team today!

As a Support 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 $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 and Schedule

This route will service the following retail locations at: 203 Us Loop 290 West, Brenham, TX, 77833 and 2508 S Day Street.

The weekly average hours are 10 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 15 hours per week around holidays. Additional support may be needed in the territory with required availability multiple days in succession and increased hours per day if applicable to business and project-based assignments.

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.