Horticulture Merchandising Lead

Smith Gardens, Inc; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Gardens, Inc. in Washington state invites an experienced Merchandising Supervisor to lead a team of 15+ merchandisers serving Home Depot and Walmart Garden Centers.

You will recruit, train, and coordinate staff, execute approved merchandising plans, and work closely with store teams to ensure premium plant displays. The role requires 3–5 years in merchandising and management, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management / leadership experience.
• 3-5 years of merchandising experience.
• Experience in nursery and/or bedding plants preferred.
• Smartphone clock-in/out and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, train and team-build 15+ merchandisers.
• Collaborate with merchandisers, store staff and managers.
• Interact with customers and vendors professionally.
• Execute merchandising plans, layouts and Plant-O-Grams.
• Use reports to manage daily/weekly merchandising budgets and labor.
• Report inventory and plant quality issues to HD/WM Account Managers.
• Manage, correct and approve timecards.
• Restock displays and put away new orders.
• Ensure product signage and ads are correct.
• Execute sales plan and KPIs for customers and SGI.
• Report store issues to Regional Merchandising Manager.
• Ensure plants are watered; assist as needed.
• Cull unsellable merchandise following procedures.
• Weekend/holiday work schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smith Gardens, Inc. in Washington state invites an experienced Merchandising Supervisor to lead a team of 15+ merchandisers serving Home Depot and Walmart Garden Centers.

You will recruit, train, and coordinate staff, execute approved merchandising plans, and work closely with store teams to ensure premium plant displays. The role requires 3–5 years in merchandising and management, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.