Full Time Merchandiser

Central Garden & Pet; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with 3% company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in the garden and pet industries seeks a merchandiser to stock and maintain product displays in major retail stores. The ideal candidate should have merchandising experience and strong communication skills to effectively interact with store management and consumers. This role involves physical tasks such as lifting and climbing, and requires a valid driver’s license. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401k contributions.

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management and consumers.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs consistently.

Responsibilities

• Stocking and maintaining product displays in home improvement centers.
• Set and maintain shelves according to planograms.
• Interact with consumers during peak season.
• Weekend consumer interaction during peak season (training provided).

Skills

Merchandising experience

Strong communication skills

Reading skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Climbing ladders

Use of hand tools

Reliability

Alertness

Job description

Description

Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands in Virginia Beach, 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.

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 and above for daily communications with supervisor
• 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 employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. 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.