American Greetings
Part Time Merchandiser- Arlington, VA
American Greetings, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Job Description
American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. Celebrate with us and join our team today! As a Merchandiser with American Greetings, 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. We are looking for merchandisers to work independently across various retail locations, showcasing their 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.
Pay
The starting pay is $15.30 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment (the listed rates are subject to change based on work location).
After 6 months of employment the pay rate will increase to $16.20.
After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $17.00.
We offer flexible work scheduling.
We provide paid training.
401(k) with company match.
Route and Schedule This route will service the following retail locations at: 900 ARMY NAVY DR, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202; 1500 WILSON BLVD, ARLINGTON, VA, 22209-2458; 1201 S JOYCE ST STED-1, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202; 520 12TH ST S STE 100, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202; BLDG 450 2ND & MCNAIR ST, FORT MYER, VA, 22211; 1201 S HAYES, SUITE C, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202. The weekly average hours are 15 hours per week, and may increase to an average of 20 hours per week around holidays.
Primary Responsibilities
Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying product within greeting card departments and other retail locations, maintaining an organized backroom area, and other inventory tasks as needed.
Communicate with management any questions or concerns regarding service or schedules.
Work in a fast-paced retail environment utilizing effective time management skills 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 your assigned stores, utilizing a company-issued tablet.
The ability to work on your own and with a team.
Experience Required You will be working on the sales floor as well as the back stock room. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise. No experience necessary! We will train you!
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 company provided tablet for training and daily activity/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 The characterizes listed above represent the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. You will need to be able to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday, and may lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 pounds. A step stool may be used to complete some tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. EOE M/F/disability/vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Pay
The starting pay is $15.30 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment (the listed rates are subject to change based on work location).
After 6 months of employment the pay rate will increase to $16.20.
After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $17.00.
We offer flexible work scheduling.
We provide paid training.
401(k) with company match.
Route and Schedule This route will service the following retail locations at: 900 ARMY NAVY DR, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202; 1500 WILSON BLVD, ARLINGTON, VA, 22209-2458; 1201 S JOYCE ST STED-1, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202; 520 12TH ST S STE 100, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202; BLDG 450 2ND & MCNAIR ST, FORT MYER, VA, 22211; 1201 S HAYES, SUITE C, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202. The weekly average hours are 15 hours per week, and may increase to an average of 20 hours per week around holidays.
Primary Responsibilities
Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying product within greeting card departments and other retail locations, maintaining an organized backroom area, and other inventory tasks as needed.
Communicate with management any questions or concerns regarding service or schedules.
Work in a fast-paced retail environment utilizing effective time management skills 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 your assigned stores, utilizing a company-issued tablet.
The ability to work on your own and with a team.
Experience Required You will be working on the sales floor as well as the back stock room. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise. No experience necessary! We will train you!
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 company provided tablet for training and daily activity/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 The characterizes listed above represent the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. You will need to be able to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday, and may lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 pounds. A step stool may be used to complete some tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. EOE M/F/disability/vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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