Garden Center Merchandiser

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cottage Gardens Inc. seeks a seasonal merchandiser in Ohio to create and maintain visually appealing plant displays at customer locations. You will work with store associates and management, a minimum of 10 hours per week, and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 40 lbs. Travel between stores may be required.

Strong communication and reliability are essential; attire must be appropriate for outdoor conditions, and you should be prepared for inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Seasonal position; no degree required.

Responsibilities

• Unload and maintain products from Cottage Gardens and other vendors as needed.
• Assist with building Garden Center benches and parking lot corrals.
• Create and replenish sign displays with Home Depot approved signing.
• Build special event displays and execute promotions and pricing.
• Assist management with special projects.
• Maintain plan-o-gram integrity.
• Care for plant material (deadheading, pruning, watering).
• Maintain displays by condensing and culling product.
• Work a flexible schedule as assigned by regional supervisor.
• Travel between stores may be required.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Appropriate attire and work ethic are essential (no open-toed shoes).

Job description

• Employee Type Seasonal-SE
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Description

Description

• Description

JOBDESCRIPTION:

• The merchandiser will act as a field representative for The Cottage Gardens Inc. The purpose of this position is to create and maintain great looking plant displays at our customer’s location. This job requires the merchandiser to perform physical tasks as well as maintain communication with store associates, regional managers and The Cottage Gardens staff.
• This is a seasonal position. Merchandisers are expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The person must be physically able to lift 40lbs total, and 20lbs over their head.
• This position requires heavy pushing and pulling of shipping racks.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must be willing to work in inclement weather (rain, snow, wind)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Responsibilities include the following essential functions-other duties may be assigned.

• Merchandisers would be responsible for unloading and maintaining all products from The Cottage Gardens and other vendors as needed.
• Assist with the building of incised Garden Center benches and parking lot corrals.
• Create and replenish sign displays with Home Depot approved signing.
• Building special event displays and proper signing/Executing promotions and special event pricing.
• Assist management with special projects.
• Maintain plan-o-gram integrity.
• Routine care of plant material (deadheading, pruning, watering, etc.)
• Maintaining all displays by condensing and culling product.
• Must work a flexible schedule as provided to them by their regional supervisor.
• Travel may be required between stores.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Appropriate attire and work ethic are essential (no open-toed shoes).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. This description is not intended as a contract and is subject to change and revision.