Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings • New York, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

American Greetings is seeking a part-time Merchandiser to service multiple retail locations in New York City. Merchandisers work independently and with a team to display and maintain inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush, and other celebration products. The role involves organizing product orders, maintaining backroom areas, and completing inventory-related tasks in a fast-paced retail environment.

The assigned route includes 100 W 57th St, 1052 First Ave, and 711 3rd Ave in New York, NY. The schedule averages 8 hours per week, with hours potentially increasing to an average of 15 hours per week around holidays. Work is performed during daytime retail business hours, with occasional availability needed on weekends and around major holidays. The company provides paid training and a company-issued tablet for training and daily tasks.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Reliable transportation, as most routes include multiple retail locations.
• Reliable internet access to receive job information and updates.
• Ability to learn and use a company-provided tablet for training and daily tasks.
• Ability to meet scheduling needs, including occasional weekends and work the day before or after major holidays as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday, and to push, pull, lift, and carry items up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned retail stores by merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying products in greeting card departments and other retail locations, maintaining organized backroom areas, and completing other inventory tasks as needed.
• Communicate questions or concerns about service or schedules to management.
• Use time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime business hours.
• Be available for additional working days and extended hours leading up to and immediately following major holidays.
• Occasionally assist with store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal.
• Review and plan weekly service schedules and workloads in assigned stores using a company-issued tablet.

Benefits

• Paid training
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible work scheduling
• Starting pay of $17.10 per hour, increasing to $18.10 after six months and $19.00 after one year of continued employment

What This Job Offers

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