Support Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking a Support Merchandiser to independently service retail locations, displaying and maintaining inventory of greetings cards, gift wrap, party goods, plush and more.

The route services stores in Lubbock, TX with weekly hours varying, and increased hours around holidays. The ideal candidate works daytime hours, especially Monday mornings, and collaborates with store teams.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and organizational skills for retail routes.
• Ability to work independently across multiple locations to maintain inventories.
• Comfort with using a company-issued tablet for scheduling and updates.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products within greeting card departments and maintain backroom areas and inventory tasks.
• Communicate with management about service or schedules.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with effective time management.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime retail hours.
• Be available for additional days and extended hours around major holidays.
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets including fixture work or product relocation.
• Review and plan weekly service schedule using a tablet.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Time management

Organization skills

Independence

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 $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: 11415 Quaker Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79424.

The weekly average hours are 7 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.