Support Merchandiser - Fayetteville, AR

American Greetings; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 18,046 - 19,975; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

American Greetings is looking for a Support Merchandiser to service multiple retail locations in Fayetteville, AR, displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush and more.

Starting pay is $13.10 per hour with increases to $13.80 after 6 months and $14.50 after 1 year. Paid training and a 401(k) with company match are offered, along with flexible scheduling to meet business needs and holiday peaks.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Reliable transportation for multiple locations.
• Reliable internet access for critical updates.
• Comfort with learning and using a company-provided tablet.
• Occasional weekends and holiday scheduling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products in greeting card departments and other locations.
• Maintain an organized back-room area and other inventory tasks.
• Communicate questions or schedule concerns to management.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with good time-management and organization.
• Build relationships with store associates and management during daytime hours.
• Be available for additional days and extended hours during holidays.
• Assist with store resets, fixture work, or product relocation as needed.
• Plan weekly service schedule and workload in assigned stores using a company tablet.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Merchandising

Time management

Organization

Communication with management

Independent work

Teamwork

Scheduling flexibility

English proficiency

Tools

Tablet usage

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 $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 location: 3919 N Mall Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703. The weekly average hours are 13 hours per week, with possible increase to an average of 22 hours per week around holidays. Additional support may be needed in the territory, with required availability on 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 back‑room area, 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.
• Ability to work on your own and with a team.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English is required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Access to reliable transportation as most routes have multiple retail locations.
• Access to reliable internet to receive critical job information and updates.
• Technological competency – able to learn and use company‑provided tablet for training and daily activity/tasks.
• Meet scheduling needs – occasional weekends, the day before and after major holidays as needed (e.g., Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).

Physical Demands

You will be working on the sales floor as well as the back stock room. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and fixtures up to 40 pounds throughout the sales floor and backrooms. You will need to be able to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday. A step stool may be used to complete some tasks.

The characteristics listed above are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This company is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.