Field Merchandiser; part-time Prospect Hts., IL

Hallmark Field Merchandiser (part-time)

Job Category: Sales and Sales Operations

Requisition Number: HALLM
008698

• Part-Time
• Hybrid

GMS PROSPECT HTS IL
1 N ELMHURST RD
PROSPECT HTS, IL 60070
1550, USA

As a Field Merchandiser, you'll have the opportunity to work independently to showcase your organization and time management skills, your ability to establish retailer relationships, while being the face of Hallmark. You will collaborate with local store teams to optimize product placement and maintain inventory levels as well as support fellow team members with seasonal resets and installations, when needed. On occasion you may have the opportunity to work with other products from other companies in the stores that you service.

• Your starting hourly pay rate will be $15.00-$17.00 per hour depending on your skills and experience.
• We provide paid training, delivered through live, hands‑on instruction as well as virtual classroom training.
• Hallmark part‑time employees are offered voluntary benefits that include medical, dental, vision etc.

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 10-15 hours per week
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• Availability the week before and after major holidays, which may include weekends is required
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• Availability to support season changeovers, extended services, installations, and inventory support.

• Day-to-day engagement: Utilizing a mobile device provided by Hallmark, you restock, organize, and monitor the inventory of Hallmark products within and outside the Hallmark department. You use technology to communicate with your supervisor, report time, provide feedback, and answer surveys. Professional and courteous interaction with store employees, management, and customers is vital. You are responsible for the entire Hallmark product display at your assigned stores.
• Holiday support: Leading up to and following holidays such as Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, you can expect additional days and extended hours. You may be required to work on the holiday itself, including weekends.
• Department resets: You may be part of a team responsible for installations, building and installing Hallmark fixtures, relocating card departments and products, and resetting card sections. You will receive two‑week advance notice for remodel assignments, which may include evenings or weekends.
• Team support: As part of Hallmark's field organization, you support other team members when needed in their territories.

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

• At least 18 years of age.
• Can read, write, and understand English.
• Can grasp, pull, lift, and carry products up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to operate a digital hand‑held device.
• Has access to Wi‑Fi and the internet.
• Has consistent transportation for scheduled travel between assigned stores.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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