What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Merchandiser (TRAVELING) position at Stinchcomb Associates, Inc.?
Job description
We are looking for self-motivated, detail-oriented individuals with a desire to learn, who want to hit the ground running and love to work outside.
Our goal as a company, and your responsibility as a merchandiser, will be excellent presentation/display and maintenance of live goods – Tropical Plants, Orchids, Shrubs, Fruit, Citrus and seasonal items within a retail garden center.
You will be responsible for following plan-o-grams, maintaining signage and aesthetics standards, as well as assisting shoppers inside a big-box garden center.
Responsibilities:
- Display plant material according to set standards.
- Ensure safe construction and location of displays.
- Set up, restock, and take down marketing displays - reorganizing as needed and refilling displays as shipments arrive.
- Maintain and help sell plant material - includes watering, signing, & pruning
- Converse with customers as they request assistance and/or have questions.
- Effectively communicate with supervisor, store employees, other service teams
- Keep a clean work area.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in merchandising, retail/sales, customer service, horticulture, landscaping, or other related fields preferred.
- Ability to handle physical workload - consistently lift and move up to 40 lbs. throughout the day.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication & organizational skills
- Able to work both independently and with others.
- Minimum age of 18
- Reliable vehicle & valid driver's license
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs and pull grower carts
- Must be able to work in all types of heat/cold etc.
- Must have 2 years of merchandising skills.
- Must work weekends in Season.
- Must have flexible schedule.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- plant merchandising: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- drivers license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Mobile, AL 36609 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20
