Support Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. As a Support Merchandiser, you will service stores on assigned routes, display products in greeting card departments, and maintain organized backrooms and inventory across multiple retail locations.

You will communicate scheduling needs with management, operate in a fast-paced environment, and build strong relationships with store staff during daytime hours. Occasional store resets and holiday-driven shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising and inventory maintenance.
• Ability to work independently on a route.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products within greeting card departments and other retail locations; maintain organized backroom areas and perform inventory tasks.
• Communicate with management any questions or scheduling concerns.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with effective time management and organization.
• 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, fixture work, and product assembly as requested.
• Review and plan weekly service schedule using a company-issued tablet.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

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 $14.90 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 $15.70.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $16.50.
• 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: 155 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT, 05403.

The weekly average hours are 1 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 6 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.