Part Time Merchandiser - Knoxville, TN

About the role

American Greetings is seeking a Merchandiser to help showcase our celebrations products in retail locations. The role involves merchandising and organizing product displays, maintaining inventory levels, and providing customer service.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising and organizing product orders
• Display product within greeting card departments and other retail locations
• Maintain an organized backroom area
• Other inventory tasks as needed
• Communicate with management about service or schedule issues
• Utilize effective time management and organizational skills in a fast-paced retail environment
• Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime business hours
• Occasionally assist with store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal
• Review and plan weekly service schedule and workload using a company-issued tablet

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Access to reliable transportation and internet
• Technological competency to use a company-issued tablet for training and daily activities
• Meet scheduling needs, including weekends and major holiday periods
• Physical ability to stand, walk, stoop, squat, and use a stepstool

Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Reliable transportation and internet access
• Technological competency to use a company-issued tablet
• Meet scheduling needs, including weekends and major holiday periods
• Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the job

Pay and Schedule

The starting pay is $12.20 per hour with increases to $12.90 after 6 months and $13.50 after 1 year. Flexible work scheduling is offered. We provide paid training and a 401(k) with company match.

Schedule

The weekly average hours are 10 hours per week, which may increase to an average of 18 hours per week around holidays. Ideal candidates should be available during daytime hours and specifically Monday mornings.