Seasonal Full Time Merchandiser

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Merchandiser for their Concord area. This full-time seasonal role involves stocking and arranging product displays in major retail stores, ensuring set integrity, and creating attractive off-shelf displays. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, previous merchandising experience, and the ability to lift and move products efficiently. Join a company that has been nurturing homes for over 40 years and be part of a passionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets and gardens. If you are reliable, responsible, and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Stock and arrange product displays in retail stores.
• Maintain set integrity for various Central Garden products.
• Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Strong communication skills

Reading skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Driving skills

Reliable work habits

Alertness and safety awareness

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand-powered tools

Smartphone (Android/iOS)

Job description

Location: Concord, NC, United States
Date Posted: Jan 8, 2025

Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a full-time seasonal Merchandiser in our Concord, NC area. 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, and WalMart stores.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• 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.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• 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 a personal smartphone with a current operating system: Android 13.0 or above, or Apple iOS 15.0 and above for daily communications with supervisor.
• 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.

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.