What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Merchandiser position at Pike Nurseries?
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- Job Title: Visual Merchandiser
- Locations: Metro Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC
- Status: Full Time or Part Time / Hourly, Non-Exempt
- Reporting Relationships: Visual Merchandising Manager / Retail Management
- Work Schedule: Hours vary by season. This position may require some weekend work.
“Come Have Fun and Enjoy the Great Outdoors!”
Are you a creative individual that enjoys building great displays and showing off your talent? Do you enjoy working in an open or outdoor environment? Do you enjoy interacting with customers and associates with a common interest? Need a little physical activity in your life? Like having a flexible schedule?
If you answered "YES" to any of the above, this may be the perfect job for you!
Pike Nurseries has been serving residents in the Southeast for nearly 60 years. Pike Nurseries is recognized as a leader in the Garden Center Industry for its commitment to providing the best selection, quality, service and horticultural expertise. With Pike's sister brand, Armstrong Garden Centers, in California, the company is considered the largest independent garden center company in the U.S. with career opportunities and growth from coast to coast.
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If you're ready to jump in and feel that you would be a great fit for this position - let us hear from you.
Summary of Duties and
Responsibilities
This position serves as the point of contact for the entire garden center in regards to visual display items. This position serves as an integral part of both the garden center crew as well as the Visual Merchandising Department.
Education, Prior Work Experience and Specialized Skills and Knowledge
Personable, outgoing individual, willing to learn nursery person skills; enthusiastic, self-motivated individual. Previous merchandising experience a plus.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Understands that safety, proactive customer engagement and customer satisfaction are our top priorities
- Understands all Point-of-Sale functions
- Reviews and implements display schematics
- Sets displays, focal points and display gardens
- Re-merchandises end caps and other seasonal rotational displays
- Reviews monthly sales planner and promotional calendars for consistency
- Implements and follows-up on company merchandising standards
- Orders and posts store signage
- Analyzes store layout and traffic flow
- Provides feedback and recommendations for store layout, merchandising, etc.
- Has effective communication skills
- Assists in customer carry-outs
- Learns about product lines carried in the Garden Center
- Follows safe work practices and reports any unsafe working conditions to management
- Performs other related duties and assignments as requested
Compensation
We have great benefits! (Benefits available to full-time associates)
- Major medical, dental, vision and other group benefits
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401k
- 30% Employee Discount
- Salary is commensurate with experience
Safety First!
Physical Environment/Working Conditions
This position requires some physical activity such as lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and walking. Unassisted lifting limits between 30 and 50 lbs. Individuals may be required to do any or all of these situations throughout the work day, with an emphasis on walking and standing for a major portion of the day. The outside environment will comprise most of the day with some inside building activity.
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