Support Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation is looking for a Support Merchandiser to service retail locations, display and maintain inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush and more, using strong organization and time management.

Starting pay is $12.60 per hour with increases to $13.30 after 6 months and $14.00 after 1 year. The role offers flexible scheduling, paid training, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.
• Able to work on a route across multiple stores.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise stores on assigned route and maintain product displays.
• Communicate with store management about schedules and service needs.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with good time management.

Skills

Merchandising

Time management

Communication

Independent work

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 $12.60 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 $13.30.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $14.00.
• 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: 315 Colonnade Blvd, State College, PA, 16803.

The weekly average hours are 3 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 13 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.