Support Merchandiser

American Greetings•Cincinnati, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

American Greetings is hiring a Support Merchandiser to service an assigned retail route at 888 Eastgate North Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45245. The role involves independently displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush, and other celebration products across retail locations. The average schedule is 6 hours per week, potentially increasing to about 10 hours per week around holidays. Additional territory support may require availability on multiple consecutive days and longer workdays, depending on business needs and project assignments. The starting pay is $14.90 per hour, with increases to $15.70 after six months and $16.50 after one year of continued employment; listed rates may vary by work location. Flexible scheduling and paid training are offered. No prior experience is necessary. The position involves working on the sales floor and in back stock rooms, coordinating with retail associates and management, and using a company-issued tablet to plan and complete work. Occasional store resets may involve minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal. The role requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds, as well as standing, walking, stooping, and squatting 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.

Requirements

Must be 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.
Access to reliable transportation, as most routes have multiple retail locations.
Access to reliable internet to receive critical job information and updates.
Technological competency and 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 and after major holidays as needed.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and fixtures weighing up to 40 pounds throughout sales floors and backrooms.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

Service stores on the assigned route by merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying products in greeting card departments and other retail locations, maintaining organized backroom areas, and performing inventory tasks as needed.
Communicate questions or concerns regarding service or schedules to management.
Work in a fast-paced retail environment using effective time-management and organizational skills.
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.
Occasionally assist with store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal as requested.
Review and plan the weekly service schedule and workload in assigned stores using a company-issued tablet.
Work independently and as part of a team.