Team Leader - Live Goods Merchandising

National Garden Service, founded in 2019, is a full-service, live goods merchandising company that provides exclusive outdoor floral services for The Kroger Company (and subsidiaries) nationwide. Our company is made up of enthusiastic plant lovers who thrive in a fast paced, seasonally driven environment and we provide competitive compensation, flexible scheduling and a fun & supportive environment to work in.

Our Focus: “Excellence in Merchandising, Excellence in Care – Quality Plants Cared For by Quality Professionals”

This position would oversee 15 to 25 Kroger stores and the Live Goods Merchandisers servicing those stores

As a Team Leader - Live Goods Merchandising, your workday will include:

• Supervise a team of merchandisers that service Kroger owned stores daily
• Assist in Hiring and training employees, dealing with conflicts and motivating employees
• Train employees on product knowledge, store watering, maintaining a safe and clean display area, how to receive and stage a variety of outdoor plants in areas designated by store and Plan- O-Gram (POG), ensuring proper signage is in place and removing/recording unsaleable plant material
• Communicate daily with employees on projects and tasks completed
• Continuously analyze the needs of the stores and adjust team as needed
• Review photos and summary of tasks performed from merchandisers
• Assist in store coverage when a regular merchandiser is unavailable
• Build strong, positive relationships with Floral Manager, Store Managers, Kroger associates and Growers
• Document/capture information of all Kroger stores in assigned area
• Train all Live Goods Merchandisers on the use of the Repsley mobile application
• Monitor all Live Goods Merchandiser activity on the Repsley mobile application
• This position is primarily a field position with approximately 10% of admin work

As a Live Goods Merchandiser, you will be required to have:

• General knowledge of Microsoft Applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams
• Ability to use social media apps such as GroupMe or Whatsapp for team communication
• Ability to lift, push and carry up to 30lbs repetitively
• Smart phone
• Dependable transportation
• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to understand and follow a store Plan-O-Gram (POG)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to interact comfortably when in person with store personnel, Live Goods Merchandisersand customers
• 1 year or more management experience over multiple locations/teams
• Ability to travel regularly within assigned area
• Ability to work outside in all conditions

Our ideal candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized
• Detail Oriented
• Creative
• Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
• Self-starter / Self-motivated
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Previous live goods/horticulture experience appreciated – will train strong candidates To find out more about National Garden Service, please visit our website at www.nationalgardenservice.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person