Merchandiser

The Burpee Seed Corp; Prairieville (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discount

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Burpee Garden Products is hiring part-time seasonal merchandisers for the 2027 season. Enjoy flexible, independent field work setting up and maintaining seed displays across a designated territory.

Ideal candidates have retail merchandising experience or are willing to train. You will travel within a territory, report weekly, and build relationships with store staff while helping keep displays stocked and attractive.

Qualifications

• Retail merchandising experience preferred; paid training available for the right candidate.
• Must have a smartphone with email access and internet
• Must have own vehicle and valid driver's license with auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down Burpee displays and fixtures.
• Straighten and organize displays and signage.
• Communicate reorders for designated accounts.
• Complete weekly reporting accurately and on time.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with store management.
• Monitor inventory and count unsold packets at season end.
• Report activity to Retail Merchandising Manager regularly.
• Perform additional merchandising tasks as needed

Skills

Retail merchandising

Organized

Self-directed

Customer relations

Tools

Smartphone

Vehicle ownership

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

"Burpee Garden Products"is the leading retail distributor of seed and gardening suppliesto the American home gardener. We have an immediate opening for Part-Time Seasonal Merchandisersfor our 2027 season. If you like setting your own schedule and enjoy making a department your own, this is the right opportunity for you.

We are seeking motivated, organized, results oriented individuals to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organization with a long tradition of excellence and an outstanding reputation.

Great opportunity to earn extra money while working for the industry leader! The ideal candidate will have previous retail merchandising experience. However, paid training is also available for the right individual.

You will contribute to the overall success of the organization by providing retail merchandising coverage within a designated retail territory. Burpee is offering flexible hours within a set territory, with the occasional need to assist in other areas when necessary.

Seasonal Retail Merchandiser Position Responsibilities:

• Set up and tear down of Burpee Seed displays / racking / store fixtures
• Straighten and organize displays
• Communicate reorders for designated accounts
• Complete all reporting accurately and timely (weekly)
• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships with store management
• Monitor and report on inventory; itemize and count unsold packets at the end of the season
• Report all retail activity to your Retail Merchandising Manager on a regular basis
• Additional merchandising activities as needed

Seasonal Retail Merchandiser Position Requirements:

• Must have a smartphone with access to email and the internet
• Smartphone must be able to download apps and have functionality of apps
• Must have internet and email access
• This position can be labor intensive; must be able to lift, load, push and pull cartons weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach and squat while performing merchandising activities
• You must have your own vehicle
• Valid drivers’ license and current auto insurance required

Why Join Us?

• Work with a well-known, trusted gardening brand.
• Enjoy flexible, independent field work.
• Help keep displays looking great and products fully stocked.
• Build merchandising and retail experience for future roles.

The successful candidate for this type of position will be self-directed and enjoy working independently. Burpee is offering a competitive hourly pay rate, mileage reimbursement and generous employee discount!