Part Time Merchandiser - Galena, IL

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 single day.

About the role

We are looking for merchandisers to work independently across various retail locations, showcasing 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.

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 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 assigned stores, utilizing a company-issued tablet.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Route and Schedule

• This route will service the following retail locations:
  • 10000 Bartel Blvd, Galena, IL, 61036
  • 1105 S Main St, Cuba City, WI
  • 344 Sth 11, Shullsburg, WI
  • 4005 Leadmine St, Hazel Green, WI
• Weekly average hours: 1 hour per week, with potential increases to an average of 10 hours per week around holidays.
• Ideal candidate would be available during daytime hours, specifically Monday mornings due to store needs and service.
• Occasional weekends and the day before/after major holidays (e.g., Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) as needed.

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 tasks.

Physical Demands

• Work on the sales floor as well as in 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.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday.
• A stepstool may be used to complete some tasks.

Pay

• Starting pay: $15.30 per hour (subject to change based on work location).
• After 6 months of employment: $16.20 per hour.
• After 1 year of continued employment: $17.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Flexible work scheduling.
• Paid training.
• 401(k) with company match.