merchandiser

customer service representative

account coordinator

retail merchandiser

business development manager

Designer Greetings

A typical day  at  DG is  walking  in with  a smile and  wishing everyone a good  morning! I have learned so many  different things how  to package what  our customers ordered  mailing, statement ,books we had  to print and fold and put together was a challenge I mean  you  copy one wrong sheet with the  wrong number you have  start  all over. the work is not hard there  are  a lot  of  details  to remember I love to multi task I like  moving around and  organizing the  sample rooms. It  is  nice when this company remembers the employees birthday and celebrates every first  of the with pizza not  to  mention holiday parties with our managers and our  company  party.our  managers  were  amazing thru thick  and thin we were all  team  players yes  they  had  there moments but hey  its part of life at  the end we all loved each other then we laugh  it out Wow about  the co -workers were a little crazy  but  I got along  with  all of them I had  no problems as  a far arguments had none of that with  me anyway the  hardest  part  of  my  job  really didn't have any just to remember getting the early mail and waiting  for the early morning checks brought up  to the second  floor to one of  the executives and making sure the order  of  boxes  were done to  send out the  most enjoyable part of my  job was meeting new people and working in a clean and fun environment I had  a wonderful experience but  sad for leaving such a good Company I had  to move out New Jersey too expensive I will miss the people I  grew so close to.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part is the flexibility of creating your own schedule as long as you stay within your assigned service call dates and times.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There was not a lot of stress but it was sometimes frustrating having to stand around and wait long periods for management/employees to locate and check in orders that were shipped to stores, due to employee shortages.





What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Every environment changes with each store you service.  I serviced 3 accounts and all were just fine when dealing with employees, management or customers.   Management Headquarters, in another state, was just fine to deal with also.  Everyone for the most part was understanding, helpful and professional.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
When servicing your account, you check in with store and locate any shipments that may need to be put out.  If it is a Holiday changeover, you will need to remove any remaining merchandise and do the paper work needed to ship back any product (which is your responsibility) and drop off at a Shipping Center.  Standard service calls are just straightening out the department and putting back stock/go backs in proper place.  A typical visit can be anywhere from 1-2 hours to 4-5 hours.

If you're someone who is looking for a 1st TEMPORARY job out of college, then fine. But if you are looking to advance your career do not waste your time here. A lot of broken promises of "promotions" and better raises, but when it comes down to it, the most raise you will get is a mere 75 cents. 

Don't get me wrong, there are people who work there that made my experience worth while, but it did not make up for the fact that upper management treats their employees like garbage. Some managers were extremely kind and really tried to help me become better at my job, which I appreciated, but they could only do so much since upper management plays favorites and are cheap. Management really needs to take a training course on how to deal with issues in the office and how to speak to their employees with respect. A lot of petty attitudes in that office!

Terrible company to work for. Severely underpaid its employees and managers will throw its employees under the bus if something goes wrong. There's no growth within the company; which lots of good employees either resigned or quit due to horrible managers - especially managers that sucks up to CEO. Most of the work is basically figure it out yourself; either managers won't train you or barely explains the processes. There's no sense of appreciation from managers even if you're a hard worker. They will always rely on the hard working employee that does the most of the work, but that will drain the employee down.
CFO basically micromanages everything and basically doing the CEO's work. The CEO is a joke; basically makes everyone accommodate his needs. 
The only good thing is the coworkers you meet and interact with (not the sucking up managers), but they won't stay long in the company.
Avoid this company if possible.



What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part is I think the freedom of your time.... No body breathing down your back, they don't bother you at all....Its VERY easy job, and fun and you are not stuck at a desk all day like 9-5....I recommend this company to any one who needs very light work loads! Thanks

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I had no stress at the job!! Very calm and on your own pace....
#STRESSFREEWORKWORKENVIROMENT#

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
No Stress
working  with greeting cards
Merchandizing
Very easy 
fun


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
topical day was go to the store thats assigned by the company and locate your boxes that contains your product, and find the gift card racks and replinish your products for sale. eye catching displays for your card rack. Inventory / keep good connection with the Managers, and team leaders of the store your are in working. Good communication skills, and you grow from there....Thanks

The owners and management are the worst people you will ever work for.  The CEO inherited the company and has zero business knowledge, but will never let anyone tell him.  The game management plays is to trick him into thinking he is a genius.  Shockingly this gets you terrible managers who have nothing to offer except to pass any blame onto their subordinates, causing a huge turnover (most employees don't last a year).  The pay is a joke and you will never get a raise because they do not value anyone.  The benefits are also terrible and you will be offered the minimum health coverage allowable by law so don't think what is offered now will last if the ACA is repealed.  Any experience you get will be worthless as well and the company is still stuck in the 1980's.  Putting experience in Excel 2007 is not a great look in 2017.  

Don't make the same mistake many others have made, pass this one over and wait for something better.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The company employees nice people in California. My supervisor was exceptional. She's the kind of supervisor you want at every job you go to. Positive reinforcing supportive and showed you ways to do your job a little faster


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
And there was no stress really doing the job because I was paid a set fee. So I didn't have to rush to get everything done in an hour like at other retail merchandising jobs I've had.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Company sends you all the information you need and has YouTube videos you can watch to enable you to learn your job. Everyone is responsive when you call back east and need help

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Go to work say hello sort your cards put them on the racks clean up the envelopes put back stuff people put in the wrong places make everything look neat and tidy by donut and go home

Pros: 
The people are great. I mean really great. Not a bad thing to say about 98% of them. Top notch people here. 
The hours are steady. 
The (starting) pay is ok if you have an additional source of income. 

Cons:
The work is mind numbing, the processes inefficient, and there is that typical "too many cooks in the kitchen" scenario.
Management does a poor job communicating changes or explaining process-heavy procedures thoroughly. You have a great trainer, but they keep her too busy to explain anything in greater detail. No room for advancement...if you want to do another department's work you can, but that only keeps that department's employees looking good while you keep them afloat. 
There is also a manager who has no problem backbiting and spreading people's personal business and/or making fun of medical illnesses on open floor. They are that 2%. 
If you are looking to do the exact same four tasks for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, then go for it.

This is honestly one of the worst companies you could ever work for. Minimal raises (That don't even cover the cost of living), terrible management (think: micromanagers, people throwing you under the bus to higher up's to make themselves look good - management LOVES this, pinning team mates against each other), toxic work environment (public berating, no cell phones, no talking, you are constantly being watched by the cameras, clocking in and out 4x a day). They have an extremely high turnover rate. People are often hired for one thing, but end up doing something entirely different. They make their Marketing Department plan their employee appreciation day - and they aren't even allowed to enjoy it, as they need to work the entire event! Their benefits are an absolute joke. I can't express enough - as much as you *think* it would be "fun" to work at a greeting card company - this ISN'T it. Believe the negative reviews, they are ALL true. 

This is a good job if you like to work on your own with directions.  It is good to have an OCD like personality but if you are too OCD than it can be frustrating for the person.  Hardest part would be the distance between some locations and the home offices.  Also, the lack of explanation of certain things through the training.  They are however easy to reach should questions arise and will always help to solve any prablems that may come about.  Best part is that it is fun to see the wonderful cards for everyday and the holidays; and to have people come up and comment on the quality and price.  That is very fulfilling and make you feel like a part of the team more, even when you are thousands of miles away from most of the company.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Merchandiser 29 salaries reported	$18.43 per hour
Customer service representative 1 salary reported	$19.00 per hour
Account coordinator 1 salary reported	$36,250 per year
Retail merchandiser 1 salary reported	$18.50 per hour
Business development manager 7 salaries reported	$48,929 per year

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