Merchandiser - Seasonal

Central Garden & Pet Company; Glastonbury (CT); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Merchandiser to enhance product visibility in major retail stores. This role involves stocking and arranging displays for a variety of gardening products, ensuring compliance with retailer guidelines, and maintaining a strong presence in stores. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a reliable work ethic, as well as the physical capability to handle the demands of the job. This position offers a dynamic work environment with travel opportunities and the chance to contribute to a company that values innovation and quality in the gardening and pet industries.

Benefits

Reimbursement for cell phone expenses

Mileage/travel expenses reimbursement

$10.00 monthly data plan reimbursement

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong communication and reading skills required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Stock and arrange product displays in retail stores.
• Maintain set integrity and install off-shelf displays.
• Interact with store management and consumers.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Strong communication skills

Reading skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Climbing ladders

Using pallet jack

Using hand powered tools

Reliable work habits

Alertness and safety

Education

Valid driver's license

Tools

Smartphone (Android 13.0 or above, or Apple IOS 15.0)

Job description

Location: Glastonbury, CT, United States
Date Posted: Mar 14, 2025

Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a full time Merchandiser in Hartford, CT. This position includes stocking and arranging the product displays, including grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, in home improvement centers of Lowe’s, Home Depot’s and WalMart stores.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay pottery
• Set and maintain the shelves according to retailer mandated planograms/modulars
• Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous merchandising experience preferred
• Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management and consumers
• Strong reading skills needed to understand packaging labels and re-tagging projects
• Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a work day
• Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and hand powered tools
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the state in which you reside, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proof of current personal car insurance
• Must have daily access to internet/email
• Must have personal Smartphone with a current operating system: Android 13.0 or above, or Apple IOS 15.0
• Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Retail store environment – garden center and throughout retail store
• Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends (primarily Saturday)
• Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car)
• Remote

POSITION INFORMATION

• This position pays $16.35 - $19.00 per hour depending on experience
• Reimbursement of potential cell phone expenses and mileage/travel expenses at a rate of $2.00 per diem/per hour worked
• You will also receive $10.00 per month to cover the expense of your data plan as you will be utilizing company apps on your personal phone

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.