Part Time Merchandiser - Seattle, WA

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.

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.
• Be available 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.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Route and Schedule

This route will service the following retail locations:

• 417 Broadway E Box 2, Seattle, WA, 98102
• 1401 Broadway
• 1410 E John St
• 2201 E. Madison
• 2210 Westlake Ave

The weekly average hours are 6 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 14 hours per week around holidays.

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.
• 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

• 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.

The characteristics listed above are representative of the physical demands required to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Qualifications

No prior experience is necessary—we will train you!

Pay

The starting pay is $21.60 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment (rates are subject to change based on work location). After 6 months of employment, the pay rate will increase to $22.80. After 1 year of continued employment, the pay rate will increase to $24.00.

Benefits

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