Garden Center Merchandising Lead - Team Builder & Growth

Smith Gardens Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 39,950 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate PTO accrual

Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 + 

Matching 401(k)

Company-Paid LTD after one year

Job summary

Smith Gardens Inc. is seeking a Merchandising Supervisor to lead live goods merchandising for Home Depot and Walmart Garden Centers in the region. The role oversees 15+ merchandisers, guides store layouts, and ensures timely restocking and accurate signage.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in management and merchandising, with nursery or bedding plant experience preferred. Requires a smartphone clock-in and valid driver’s license; includes weekends/holidays and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management/leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of merchandising experience.
• Prior experience in nursery and/or bedding plants preferred.
• Must have a smartphone to clock in/out of the timekeeping system (Android 8.0+ or iOS 12+).
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license with auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop a merchandising staff of 15+.
• Collaborate with merchandisers, store staff, and managers.
• Interact with customers and vendors professionally.
• Execute approved merchandising plans and store layouts.
• Use reports to manage budgets, labor, and sell-through.
• Communicate stock and plant quality issues to account managers.
• Manage, approve, and correct timecards.
• Restock displays and ensure signed product signage and ads.
• Execute sales plans and KPIs for customers and SGI.
• Report store issues to the Regional Merchandising Manager.
• Ensure plants are watered and maintenance is performed as needed.
• Cull unsellable merchandise and follow discounting procedures.
• Weekend and holiday work schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Smartphone clock-in

Driver's license

Job description

Smith Gardens Inc. is seeking a Merchandising Supervisor to lead live goods merchandising for Home Depot and Walmart Garden Centers in the region. The role oversees 15+ merchandisers, guides store layouts, and ensures timely restocking and accurate signage.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in management and merchandising, with nursery or bedding plant experience preferred. Requires a smartphone clock-in and valid driver’s license; includes weekends/holidays and competitive pay.