Field Merchandiser; part-time Cambridge, MA

Overview

Hallmark Field Merchandiser (part-time) Cambridge, MA 02139. As a Field Merchandiser, you will work independently to showcase organization and time management skills, establish retailer relationships, and represent Hallmark in stores. You will collaborate with local store teams to optimize product placement, maintain inventory levels, and support seasonal resets and installations when needed. Occasionally you may work with other products from other companies in the stores you service.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE DETAILS

• Your starting hourly pay rate will be $15.00 – $17.00 depending on your skills and experience.

Eligible employees receive annual pay increases.

• This is a Part-Time position with a variable schedule during the work week.
• Average weekly hours for this position are between 10-12 hours per week.
• Availability the week before and after major holidays, which may include weekends, is required
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You'll perform service work in the Hallmark department of various retail stores (e.g., grocery stores, drug stores, department stores, and mass retailers). The merchandiser role consists of three major components:

• Day-to-day engagement: Using a mobile device provided by Hallmark, you'll restock, organize, and monitor the inventory of Hallmark products within and outside the Hallmark department. The technology used is critical for day-to-day work, communication with your supervisor, reporting time, feedback, and surveys for required merchandising activities. Maintain professional and courteous interaction with store employees, management, and customers. You are responsible for the entire Hallmark product display at your assigned stores.
• Holiday support: Hallmark's operations revolve around seasonal demand. Leading up to and following holidays (e.g., Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas), you can expect additional days and extended hours. On occasions like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day, you may be required to work on the holiday itself, which may include weekends.
• Department Resets: May be part of a team responsible for installations and various tasks such as building and installing Hallmark fixtures, relocating card departments and products, and resetting card sections. You will typically be notified two weeks in advance for remodel assignments. This could include evenings or weekends.
• One Team Vision: As part of Hallmark's field organization, you are part of a network of merchandiser professionals who often support other team members in their territories.

This is a physically demanding job that requires a high level of energy and urgency. You will work on the selling floor and in back stockrooms. You must be able to consistently push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and display fixtures up to 30 pounds, with up to 50 pounds on occasion. You will also be required to kneel, squat, walk, and stand throughout the day and may be required to climb stairs and ladders.

• You are at least 18 years of age.
• You can read, write, and understand English.
• You have the ability to grasp, pull, lift, and carry products up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to operate a digital handheld device to open and read documents and interpret information.
• You have access to a Wi-Fi network and the internet.
• You have access to consistent transportation to travel to and between assigned stores as scheduled.

Part-time employees with a work schedule of less than 30 hours have access to voluntary benefits through Voluntary Benefits, including dental, vision, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and minimum essential coverage (preventive care).

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