Part Time Merchandiser - Normal, IL

About the role

American Greetings is seeking a Merchandiser to help showcase and manage inventory levels of our celebrations products in various retail locations. The role involves merchandising, organizing product displays, and maintaining backroom areas.

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

• No prior experience necessary, training provided
• Must be 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 and internet
• Technological competency to use company-issued tablet
• Meet scheduling needs, including weekends and major holidays

Qualifications

• Physical demands: Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds, stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday

Pay and Schedule

The starting pay is $15.30 per hour with increases to $16.20 after 6 months and $17.00 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 5 hours per week, with potential increases to 14 hours per week around holidays.