Contractor - Service Merchandising

Job Title: Contractor - Service Merchandising, estimated minimum of 20 hours per week

Location: Greater Toronto, Ontario

Compensation: $25.00 an hour

Company Overview:

Paper E. Clips Inc is a leading provider of gift and greeting cards, dedicated to bringing joy and heartfelt moments to our customers. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we are looking for a dynamic Service Merchandiser to oversee the merchandising of our key retail accounts in the Greater Toronto area.

Responsibilities

• Merchandising and Inventory Management – Conduct regular visits to the assigned stores to maintain optimal product placement and presentation of greeting card sections.
• Inventory Control – Monitor stock levels, restock merchandise, and implement product rotation strategies to drive sales performance.
• Order Management – Utilize the Commerce Build order entry system to efficiently place greeting card orders for assigned stores on behalf of Paper E. Clips.
• Order Accuracy – Place orders through the order entry system with a high level of accuracy, ensuring minimal to no errors.
• Sales Optimization – Manage the stock-to-sales ratio for each store, ensuring effective sell-through of Paper E. Clips greeting cards, aligned with regional sales trends.
• Seasonal Merchandising – Oversee the setup and removal of seasonal stock, ensuring timely set-up, maintenance, takedown, and restocking of seasonal greeting cards as needed.

Qualifications

• Passion for Greeting Cards, Stationery, and Gifts
• Merchandising Experience – Previous experience is an asset but not required.
• Strong Communication & Organizational Skills – Oversee in-store inventory and promptly communicate with both in-store Managers and the Paper E. Clips Admin team to address any issues that may arise.
• Independent & Efficient – Able to work autonomously and manage time effectively.
• Industry Knowledge – Familiarity with the gift and greeting card industry is a plus.
• Physical Capability – Ability to lift and manage heavy boxes.
• Proficient in Technology – Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook (Teams & Excel) and the Commerce Build order entry system.
• Detail-Oriented
• Seasonal Commitment – Availability to work during peak seasons (e.g., Valentine’s Day, Christmas/Holiday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day).
• Driver’s License is preferred.