Support Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 19,286 - 21,352; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Flexible work scheduling

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation is seeking a Support Merchandiser in New York. This role involves servicing stores, showcasing product organization skills, and maintaining inventory for celebrations products.

The starting pay is $14.00 per hour with scheduled increases, alongside benefits like paid training and a 401(k) match. Ideal candidates should be available during daytime hours, especially Monday mornings, to meet store needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and maintain inventory.
• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Availability during daytime hours, especially Monday mornings.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route and organize product orders.
• Communicate with management regarding service or schedules.
• Maintain organized backroom areas and assist with inventory tasks.
• Build relationships with retail associates and management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Tools

Company-issued 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 $14.00 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 $14.80.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $15.50.
• 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: 2125 Nolte Rd, Saint Cloud, FL, 34772; 3555 13Th St; 3865 Friars Cove Rd; 1429 S Narcoossee Rd and 3411 13Th St.

The weekly average hours are 4 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.

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.