Support Merchandiser
American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. As a Support Merchandiser you will help people celebrate holidays, each other, and life’s special moments by displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift‑wrap accessories, party goods, plush, and more across various retail locations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying product within greeting‑card departments and other retail locations, and maintaining organized back‑room areas.
- Communicate with management about 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.
- Provide occasional assistance with store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal as requested.
- Review and plan your weekly service schedule and workload in assigned stores, using a company‑issued tablet.
- Be available for additional working days and extended hours leading up to and immediately following major holidays.
- Work independently and collaboratively with a team.
Qualifications
- 18 years of age 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 (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 (e.g., Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).
Physical Demands
- Work on the sales floor and in back‑stock rooms.
- Push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and fixtures up to 40 pounds throughout the sales floor and backrooms.
- Stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday; a stepstool may be used for some tasks.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Pay
The starting pay is $15.30 per hour with two scheduled increases: after 6 months the rate rises to $16.20, and after 1 year of continued employment it rises to $17.00. Rates are subject to change based on work location.
Schedule
The route services retail locations at 10001 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. The average weekly hours are 8 hours, increasing to an average of 15 hours per week around holidays. Availability is needed for multiple consecutive days, with potential for extended daily hours during business‑critical periods. Ideal candidates are available during daytime hours, specifically Monday mornings, and must have weekend availability.
Benefits
- Flexible work scheduling.
- Paid training.
- 401(k) with company match.