What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Merchandiser position at Stinchcomb Nursery Service?
Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to):
We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with a desire to learn, who wants to hit the ground running and loves to work outside.
Our goal as a company, and your responsibility as a merchandiser, will be excellent presentation/display and maintenance of live shrubs, trees, roses 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 all while assembling and maintaining commercial displays inside a big-box garden center. We ask that you make your store’s garden center appealing, organized, and provide customer service to maximize plant sales, so the customers have a worry free, pleasant, and welcoming shopping experience.
We offer part-time, full-time, and seasonal employment opportunities. The positions we are currently hiring for are full time with potential for year-round employment and benefits.
Responsibilities:
· Display plant material according to set standard
· 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
· Complete and pass a background check
· Reliable transportation & valid driver's license
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Crystal Lake, IL 60039 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Crystal Lake, IL 60039: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
