Support Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking a Support Merchandiser to independently service retail locations in the Xenia, OH area, ensuring display accuracy and inventory levels for greeting cards, gift wrap, and related products.

The role emphasizes strong time management, organization, and the ability to work on a route with flexible scheduling, paid training, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently on a route across multiple stores.
• Experience with retail merchandising and inventory maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route, merchandise and organize product orders.
• Display products in greeting card departments and maintain backroom organization.
• Communicate with management about schedules and service needs.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with good time management.
• Build relationships with store staff; be available around major holidays.
• Assist with store resets and minor fixture work as needed.
• Review weekly service plans and workloads using a company tablet.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication with management

Teamwork

Retail merchandising

Tablet usage

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 $13.10 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 $13.80.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $14.50.
• 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: 441 Dayton Ave, Xenia, OH, 45385 and 21 Paceline Cir.

The weekly average hours are 1 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 2 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.