Merchandiser - Seasonal

Central Garden & Pet; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Merchandiser - Seasonal for their Garden Group in Hartford, CT. This full-time role involves stocking displays in key retail locations, ensuring product visibility and integrity, and interacting with customers during peak seasons. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and be physically capable of handling inventory.

Benefits

Reimbursement of cell phone expenses

Mileage/travel reimbursement

$10 monthly data plan stipend

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must have personal Smartphone with current specifications.

Responsibilities

• Stocking and arranging product displays.
• Down stocking and maintaining set integrity.
• Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliability

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Reading skills

Job description

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Description

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.

Description

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
• Weekend consumer interaction during peak season (training provided)
  
  

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 with you listed as an insured driver
• 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 Octa-core 1.5 GHz processor, 8 GB Ram and 64 GB memory(Storage) above for daily communications with supervisor and app usage
• 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)
• 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 powered hand tools
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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