Garden Center Merchandiser

Entertimeonline; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cottage Gardens Inc. is seeking a merchandiser in Paducah, KY to create and maintain attractive plant displays at customer locations. The role requires physical tasks and coordination with store associates and regional staff.

This seasonal position expects a minimum of 15 hours per week, with 8 hours on weekends during peak season (mid-April through mid-June). Travel between stores may be required, and reliable transportation is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Willing to work weekends during peak season.
• Seasonal position with minimum 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Unload and maintain products from The Cottage Gardens and other vendors.
• Assist with building garden center displays and parking lot corrals.
• Create and replenish sign displays with Home Depot approved signing.
• Set up special event displays and execute promotions and pricing.
• Assist Home Depot management with special projects.
• Maintain plan-o-gram integrity.
• Care for plants including deadheading and watering.
• Keep displays condensed and well-presented.
• Follow the schedule assigned by regional supervisor.
• Travel between stores may be required.

Job description

• Location 2801 JAMES SANDERS RD,PADUCAH, KY, 42001,United States
• Employee Type Seasonal-SE
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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 merchandisers and The Cottage Gardens staff.
• This is a seasonal position. Merchandisers are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week ( 8 of which must be completed on the weekend) during peak season (Mid-April thru Mid-June).

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 incise 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 Home Depot 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 the schedule assigned to them by their regional supervisor.
• Travel may be required between stores.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Appropriate attire and work ethic are essential.

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.