Hallmark Field Installation Merchandiser Floater (part-time) - Chicago, IL 60608

Field Installation Merchandiser Floater

As an Field Installation Merchandiser Floater, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with local store teams and fellow team members with new store installations, resets / remodel, and season installations. You will also support and work independently to showcase your organization and time management skills, your ability to establish retailer relationships, while being the face of Hallmark. There will be occasions when you will collaborate with local store teams to optimize product placement and maintain inventory, when needed. On occasion you may have the opportunity to work with other products from other companies in the stores that Hallmark services. In this role, you will be provided with a schedule in advance for the accounts you will service. The job includes removing product, dismantling and building / assembling fixtures, placing products on display. This could include a a small reset on a 4ft display or it could involve an entire department. Typically, an on-site Installation Supervisor will assign tasks to each Hallmarker on the team.

Your starting pay will be between $16.60 - $18.60 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 15 - 20 hours per week. Availability the week before and after major holidays, which may include weekends is required.

Your role and responsibilities will include :

• Installation day engagement : As part of the Installation team, you will be responsible for the assigned reset / installation activity for the account which could include removing product and trash, dismantling fixtures, building fixtures, and displaying products. This could include evenings or weekend hours. You will Utilize a mobile device provided by Hallmark, to communicate with your supervisor, provide feedback, answer surveys, monitor the inventory of Hallmark products within and outside the Hallmark department. The use of technology is critical in this role, for the day-to-day work as well as communication with your supervisor, reporting time, providing feedback, and answering surveys for required merchandising activities. Professional and courteous interaction with store employees, management, and customers is also vital for success in this role.
• Holiday support : Hallmark's operations revolve around seasonal demand. 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 during the work week. On occasions like Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day, you may be required to work on the actual holiday itself, which may include the weekend.
• One Team Vision : As part of Hallmark's field organization, you are part of a network of merchandisers professionals that often times will support other team members as needed in their territories.

This role covers the geographical area of : Chicago to Elmwood Park to Lincolnwood to Oak Park. Chicago is roughly center. You must live within this area and be available to travel to work within the area. This is a physically demanding job that requires a high level of energy and a sense of urgency. You will be working on the selling floor as well as in back stockrooms. You must be able to consistently push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and display fixtures up to 30 pounds throughout the workday and up to 50 pounds on occasion. You will also be required to kneel, squat, walk, and stand throughout your workday, and you may be required to climb stairs and step ladders.

Basic qualifications :

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

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. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, and successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check. 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.