Part Time Merchandiser - Fredericksburg, VA

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. As a Merchandiser, 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 day.

Pay

The starting pay is $15.30 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment. After 6 months of employment, the pay rate will increase to $16.20. After 1 year of continued employment, the pay rate will increase to $17.00.

We offer flexible work scheduling and paid training. A 401(k) with company match is provided.

Schedule

This route will service retail locations at 10001 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407. The weekly average hours are 8 hours per week, with potential increases to an average of 15 hours per week around holidays. Availability during daytime hours, specifically Monday mornings, is ideal. Occasional weekends and extended hours are required leading up to and immediately following major holidays (e.g., Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying product within greeting card departments and other retail locations, and maintaining organized backroom areas.
• Communicate with management regarding any questions or concerns about 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.
• Review and plan your weekly service schedule and workload in assigned stores using a company-issued tablet.
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets, which may include minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal as requested.

Requirements

• 18 years or older.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• 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 tasks.

Physical Demands

• Work on the sales floor as well as in the back stock room.
• Push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and fixtures of up to 40 pounds throughout the sales floor and backrooms.
• Stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday.
• A stepstool may be used to complete some tasks.

Qualifications

No prior experience is necessary—we will train you!