Full Time Merchandiser

Central Garden & Pet; Gulfport (MS); Remote; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with 3% company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading garden and pet products company is seeking a full-time Merchandiser in Gulfport, MS. This role involves stocking and arranging displays for products such as grass seeds and fertilizers in retail stores like Lowe's and Walmart. Candidates should have prior merchandising experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. This position offers comprehensive benefits and operates mainly Monday to Friday, with some weekend shifts required.

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management and consumers.
• Must be able to bend, pull, and lift 50 lbs. consistently.

Responsibilities

• Down stock and maintain set integrity for products.
• Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities.
• Weekend consumer interaction during peak season.

Job description

About the Role

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 Gulfport, MS. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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)

Qualifications

• 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 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.