Full Time Merchandiser

Central Garden & Pet; Chesapeake (VA); Remote; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Merchandiser to enhance product visibility across major retail chains. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for stocking and arranging displays of garden products, ensuring compliance with retailer standards, and interacting with customers to promote brand loyalty. This position offers a chance to work in a vibrant retail environment, where your efforts directly contribute to the success of the brand. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and provides comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and education assistance, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Referral Program with Cash Bonus

Discounts on Various Services

Access to On-Demand Pay

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills needed for store interaction.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs consistently.

Responsibilities

• Stocking and arranging product displays in retail stores.
• Maintaining set integrity for various garden products.
• Weekend consumer interaction during peak season.

Skills

Merchandising Experience

Communication Skills

Reading Skills

Physical Strength (lifting 50 lbs)

Valid Driver's License

Smartphone Proficiency

Reliability

Alertness and Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pallet Jack

Hand Powered Tools

Job description

Description

Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a full time Merchandiser in Chesapeake, VA. This position includes stocking and arranging the product displays, including grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, in home improvement centers of Lowe's, Home Depot's and WalMart stores.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay pottery
• Set and maintain the shelves according to retailer mandated planograms/modulars
• Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products
• Weekend consumer interaction during peak season (training provided)

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Previous merchandising experience preferred
• Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management and consumers
• Strong reading skills needed 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 hand powered 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
• Must have daily access to internet/email
• Must have personal Smartphone with a current operating system: Android 13.0 or above, or Apple IOS 15.0 Octa-core 1.5 GHz processor, 8 GB Ram and 64 GB memory(Storage) above for daily communications with supervisor and app usage
• Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Retail store environment - garden center and throughout retail store
• Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends (primarily Saturday)
• 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
• Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car)
• Remote

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 a mission to lead the 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 is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 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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