Hallmark Merchandiser (part-time) Johnston, Iowa 50131

Hallmark • Johnston, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hallmark Merchandiser works independently in assigned retail stores to showcase Hallmark products, maintain inventory, and build relationships with store teams. The role includes day-to-day merchandising, seasonal holiday support, and department resets or installations. Merchandisers use a Hallmark-provided mobile device for work tasks and communication, and may occasionally support products from other companies in the stores they service.

The position is part-time, with a variable work-week schedule averaging 8–12 hours per week. Starting pay is $14.50–$16.50 per hour, depending on skills and experience. Paid training is provided through live, hands-on instruction and virtual classroom training. Employees with schedules under 30 hours have access to voluntary benefits, and eligible employees receive annual pay increases.

The work takes place on retail selling floors and in back stockrooms, and is physically demanding. Merchandisers must frequently push, pull, lift, and carry items up to 30 pounds and occasionally handle items up to 50 pounds. The role also requires kneeling, squatting, walking, and standing, with possible stair and step-ladder climbing.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Be able to frequently grasp, pull, lift, and carry products up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to operate a digital hand-held device to open and read documents and interpret information.
• Have access to a Wi-Fi network and the internet.
• Have consistent transportation to travel to and between assigned stores as scheduled.
• Be available during the week before and after major holidays, which may include weekends.
• Be available to support season changeovers, extended services, installations, and inventory support.

Responsibilities

• Restock, organize, and monitor Hallmark product inventory within and outside the Hallmark department at assigned retail stores.
• Maintain the entire Hallmark product display at assigned stores and optimize product placement in collaboration with local store teams.
• Use a Hallmark-provided mobile device for daily work, supervisor communication, time reporting, feedback, surveys, and merchandising activities.
• Interact professionally and courteously with store employees, management, and customers.
• Provide additional support during seasonal demand and around holidays, including additional workdays or extended hours as needed.
• Support seasonal resets, installations, fixture building, department relocations, and card-section resets.
• Support other merchandisers in their territories when needed.

Benefits

• Paid training through live, hands-on instruction and virtual classroom training.
• Voluntary benefits for eligible part-time employees with schedules under 30 hours, including dental, vision, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and minimum essential coverage (preventive care).
• Annual pay increases for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed