Regional Floral Field Merchandiser- Seasonal

Scott Conner Human Capital Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Casual Floral Merchandisers to support plant programs in major retailers during peak seasons. This role requires traveling to various locations, managing inventory, and ensuring products are displayed effectively. Ideal candidates will have floral knowledge, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently. Flexibility in scheduling and the ability to lift items are essential. Join a dynamic team and contribute to creating beautiful retail environments while enjoying a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and manage items weighing 20-50 lbs.
• Experience in merchandising or retail is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to retail locations to manage plant programs and inventory.
• Ensure proper placement of incoming orders on the sales floor.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving ability

Time management

Ability to lift 20-50 lbs

Relationship building

Floral or plant maintenance knowledge

Merchandising or retail experience

Ability to work independently

Multi-tasking

Flexibility in scheduling

Job description

We are recruiting for Casual Floral Merchandisers to travel within a designated region on behalf of growers to merchandise plant programs in large retailers on a contract basis during peak holiday/seasonal weeks.

You will be responsible for traveling to several retail locations within your region to locate incoming orders, ensure they are placed on the sales floor, manage inventory, pricing, and provide maintenance on all items in the retail locations.

Reps MUST be available Mondays and Fridays between 8am-4pm for approximately 6-18 hours on a casual bi-weekly basis.

Additional days and flexibility as needed are considered an asset.

If you fit the following criteria, we want to hear from you!

• Lifestyle fit and enjoy working flexible schedules on various programs & projects during different times of the year.
• Ability to bend, lift, push and pull items weighing 20-50 lbs during the course of your shift.
• Ability to work in an independent work environment.
• Floral or plant maintenance knowledge.
• Customer service skills.
• Personable and can easily build strong relationships.
• Keen to learn new information quickly.
• Able to multi-task and efficient in time management.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solving ability.
• Merchandising or retail experience.
• Reliable personal vehicle with the ability to travel 45 mins to 1 hr from your home base.

Access to a cell phone with data for online reporting is required for this position.