Support Merchandiser - Houston, TX

American Greetings; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 21,352; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheduling

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking a Support Merchandiser in Houston, Texas, who will be instrumental in helping celebrate special moments by managing inventory levels across various retail locations. The ideal candidate will work independently, showcasing strong organizational skills and a commitment to quality service.

This role offers a starting pay of $14.00 per hour with structured increases and flexible scheduling options. Join our team and be part of a company that values each occasion and contributes to thoughtful celebrations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Access to reliable transportation is necessary.
• Technological competency with using a tablet is required.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores on your route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Communicate questions or concerns to management.
• Plan your weekly service schedule utilizing a company-issued tablet.
• Build relationships with retail store associates.

Skills

Organization skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Job description

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. You will work independently across various retail locations, showcasing your organization and time‑management skills to display and maintain inventory levels of our celebrations products, including greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush items, 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: 2075 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77098 and 9710 Katy Freeway.

The weekly average hours are 8 hours per week. The hours may increase to an average of 10 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying products within greeting card departments and other retail locations, maintaining an organized back‑room area, and performing 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 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.

Experience Required

No experience necessary! We will train you!

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 a 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 of 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 stepstool 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.