Merchandising Supervisor - North Sound

Smith Gardens, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Smith Gardens, Inc. seeks a Merchandising Supervisor to oversee live goods merchandising across Home Depot and Walmart Garden Centers in the territory.

You will lead a team of merchandisers, coordinate with store personnel, and ensure merchandising plans and ads are executed to optimize shopper experience. The role requires 3–5 years in management/merchandising, strong leadership, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management / leadership experience
• 3-5 years of merchandising experience
• Must have a smartphone with timekeeping app
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license with auto insurance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other applications

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 15+ merchandisers that work in Home Depot and Walmart Garden Centers.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and team-build merchandising staff.
• Communicate merchandising directions to field teams to optimize shopper experience and sell-through.
• Execute approved merchandising plans, store layouts, and Plant-O-Grams.
• Manage budgets, labor, and track store/territory sales and sell-through.
• Coordinate with HD/WM Account Managers and Replenishment Analysts on inventory and product issues.
• Ensure all product is signed correctly and ads are executed.
• Oversee timekeeping and timecard approvals; manage restocking and shelving.
• Work weekends and holiday shifts as required.

Job description

The Merchandising Supervisor (MS) supervises all live goods merchandising in Home Depot and Walmart Garden Centers in the territory. The MS manages and supports a team of Merchandisers and Lead Merchandisers with all aspects of recruiting, onboarding, training, safety, and merchandising execution. The position is responsible for communicating the customers’ and SGI’s merchandising directions to the field teams to optimize the consumer’s shopping experience, as well as maximizing scans and sell-through. The MS is also responsible for managing the merchandising of third‑party vendor products in the region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible to recruit, interview, hire, train, and team build a professional and knowledgeable merchandising staff of 15+ merchandisers that work in Home Depot and Walmart Garden Centers.
• Work as a team member with merchandisers, store associates, store managers and district managers
• Interact with customers and other vendors in a courteous and professional manner
• Execute approved merchandising plans, store layouts and Plant‑O‑Grams
• Utilize reports to manage daily/week merchandising budgets, track labor, and monitor store/territory sales and sell‑thru
• Communicate store inventory and plant quality issues to HD/WM Account Managers and Replenishment Analysts
• Manage, correct, and approve timecards
• Put away new orders and restock displays
• Ensure all product is signed correctly and Ads are executed
• Execute assigned sales plan and key performance Indicators for Customer and SGI.
• Communicate store issues and concerns to the Regional Merchandising Manager on a regular basis
• Ensure Smith Gardens plants fully watered, assist as needed
• Remove unsellable merchandise from tables and follow culling/discounting procedures
• Retail work environment includes weekends and holiday work schedules

COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Takes initiative and pays attention to detail
• Self‑motivated, positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other applications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of management / leadership experience
• 3-5 years of merchandising experience
• Prior experience in nursery and or bedding plants - Preferable
• Must have a smartphone to clock in/out of the timekeeping system (Android version 8.0 or later or Apple IOS version 12 or later)
• Must have reliable transportation and a current driver's license with auto insurance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Pushing and pulling fully loaded rolling delivery racks of product (approximate weight 300-500 lbs.)
• Work long hours as needed during busy season, including weekends and holidays.
• Continuously walk, stand, bend, kneel as well as reaching overhead, and from side to side for long periods of time
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather, rain, wind, heat, cold, direct sun, etc.

PAY RANGE

$28.70 - $30.70 per hour

BENEFITS STATEMENT

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company‑Paid LTD after one year.

Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email [e-mail]