Garden Center Merchandiser Details

Garden Center Merchandiser

Stinchcomb Nursery Service - Lake Zurich, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to):

We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with a desire to learn, who wants to hit the ground running and loves to work outside.

Our goal as a company, and your responsibility as a merchandiser, will be excellent presentation/display and maintenance of live shrubs, trees, roses and seasonal items within a retail garden center. You will be responsible for following plan-o-grams, maintaining signage and aesthetics standards, as well as assisting shoppers all while assembling and maintaining commercial displays inside a big-box garden center. We ask that you make your store’s garden center appealing, organized, and provide customer service to maximize plant sales, so the customers have a worry free, pleasant, and welcoming shopping experience.

We offer part-time, full-time, and seasonal employment opportunities. The positions we are currently hiring for are full time with potential for year-round employment and benefits.

Responsibilities:

· Display plant material according to set standard

· Ensure safe construction and location of displays

· Set up, restock, and take down marketing displays - reorganizing as needed and refilling displays as shipments arrive

· Maintain and help sell plant material - includes watering, signing, & pruning

· Converse with customers as they request assistance and/or have questions

· Effectively communicate with supervisor, store employees, other service teams

· Keep a clean work area

Qualifications:

· Previous experience in merchandising, retail/sales, customer service, horticulture, landscaping, or other related fields preferred

· Ability to handle physical workload - consistently lift and move up to 40 lbs. throughout the day

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

· Deadline and detail-oriented

· Excellent communication & organizational skills

· Able to work both independently and with others

· Minimum age of 18

· Complete and pass a background check

· Reliable transportation & valid driver's license

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are optional if you would prefer to wear one we have no problem with you wearing a mask.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations