Support Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Brookings (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation seeks a Support Merchandiser to service retail stores on assigned routes, display and maintain inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap, and related items at Brookings, OR. The route covers 325 5Th St, Brookings, and hours average 5 per week, potentially rising to 7 during holidays.

The role emphasizes independence, time management, and teamwork with store staff; training is provided and 401(k) with company match offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising and inventory tasks.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products in greeting card departments and other locations.
• Maintain backroom areas and other inventory tasks as needed.
• Communicate with management about service or schedules.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with good time management.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during business hours.
• Be available for additional days and extended hours around major holidays.
• Assist with store resets, fixture work, product assembly, relocation if requested.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Merchandising

Communication

Tools

Tablet

Job description

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace.

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 $15.80 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 $16.70.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $17.50.
• 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: 325 5Th St, Brookings, OR, 97415.

The weekly average hours are 5 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 7 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.

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.