District Manager - Garden Retail

Central Garden & Pet; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet is seeking a District Manager for the Retail Sales & Service Team to oversee merchandising operations at key retail accounts. The position emphasizes leadership, strategic development, and relationship management, with a focus on enhancing sales performance in partnered stores. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of merchandising experience and be prepared to manage a team effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with 3% company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Retail Merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills required to interact with store management.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage up to 4-5 merchandisers.
• Conduct store audits for merchandising best practices.
• Develop strategies to increase point of sale for products.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

Description

Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a District Manager to call on home improvement retailers Lowe's, Home Depot and Walmart in Cranberry Township, PA. A District Manager on the Retail Sales & Service Team is responsible for in-store service execution in a designated number of Lowe's, Home Depot and Walmart accounts in a defined geographic area; implementing service fundamentals and "best practices" for hourly retail Merchandisers and providing management/oversight of direct reports within their assigned and scheduled stores. This position is focused on developing strategies to increase point of sale (POS) for Central Garden products in the designated assigned accounts.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Train, motivate and provide leadership to an assigned group of merchandisers
• Managing up to 4-5 full or part time merchandisers and their work schedules
• Conduct store audits to ensure that the fundamentals of merchandising and "best practices" are being implemented
• Developing and maintaining strong business relationships with all levels of account management (Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart)
• Negotiating additional display space in the stores
• Must be able to manage critical timelines such as Resets, Seed Re-labeling and special projects
• Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, pottery and fertilizers within assigned stores in territory

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• 1-2 years of Retail Merchandising experience preferred
• Retail Merchandising experience in a seasonal category is a plus
• BA/BS degree or an extensive amount of retail merchandising
• Strong communication skills required to interact with store management and direct reports
• Prior experience with maintaining customer relationships is preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, multi-task and problem solve
• Strong reading skills required to understand packaging labels and re-tagging projects
• Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs consistently throughout the course of a work day
• Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and powered hand tools
• Must have a valid driver's license in the state in which you reside, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proof of current personal car insurance with you listed as an insured driver
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Retail store environment - both in store and garden center
• Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends during Peak Season (March - June)
• Ability to travel daily and overnight between stores (personal car)
• Remote

POSITION INFORMATION

• This position pays $57,000 - $59,000 annually depending on experience
• Benefits for full-time positions include paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays) and other benefits which can be found at www.CentralBenefits.org

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on amission to leadthe future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry~Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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