Garden Center Merchandiser

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cottage Gardens Inc. is seeking a seasonal merchandiser to act as a field representative and set up attractive plant displays at customer locations. You will collaborate with store staff, manage displays, and support promotions across multiple locations, including travel between stores as needed.

The role requires physical work, a flexible schedule, and the ability to lift and move heavy displays in various weather conditions; prior merchandising experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Seasonal position creating and maintaining plant displays at customer locations.
• Ability to communicate with store associates, regional managers, and staff.
• Physically able to lift 40 lbs and perform heavy pushing/pulling of racks.
• Willingness to travel between stores and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Unload and maintain products from The Cottage Gardens and other vendors.
• Build garden center benches and parking lot corrals.
• Create and replenish sign displays with approved signing.
• Execute promotions and special event pricing; assist with special projects.
• Maintain plan-o-gram integrity and routine plant care.

Skills

Plant displays

Merchandising

Communication with stores

Field representation

Job description

Description

• Location 1301 S US HIGHWAY 131,THREE RIVERS, MI, 49093,United States
• Employee Type Seasonal-SE
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

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.