Retail Merchandiser

We are looking for Seasonal Merchandisers who will be a key part of our success in our peak Spring season.
Now offering a $500 sign-on bonus!
The Merchandiser will report directly to the Sales Manager and work within our big-box retailers, such as Home Depot and Lowe's. As part of the day-to-day responsibilities, the Merchandiser will execute merchandising directives and re-sets, establish a positive rapport with store personnel and customers, and relay information to Scotts Sales team regarding inventory opportunities.
In this role you will:

• Merchandise products inside and outside stores.
• Provide customers and store associates with product knowledge on Scotts brands.
• Ensure product is stocked and presentable at all times.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for solution selling and incremental space.
• Provide support to the Sales Manager and store employees as needed.
• Work effectively independently and as a team to perform all tasks assigned.
  

What we do for our associates:

• Competitive retirement program with up to 7.5% 401K match
• Provide valuable, hands-on experience within merchandising, retail, and customer service
• Provide a competitive hourly wage
• Paid on-the-job training including in-depth product knowledge on the Scotts products
• Fast-tracked career advancement opportunities for high performing associates
• Compensation for commuting expenses
• Provide flexible working hours
• Provide necessary safety gear
  

The ideal person will have:

• High school diploma or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience in retail, merchandising, and/or stocking.
• Problem-solving and service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to lift, push and pull 45 pounds
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to operate company-provided technology.
• Current, valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to tolerate work in an outdoor environment (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to climb ladders physically and metaphorically.
• Ability to move pallets of product.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, with a full range of products for professional horticulture as well. Scotts Miracle-Gro has helped to grow the nearly $7 billion global consumer lawn and garden market through product innovation, industry-leading advertising efforts, and its trusted brands.
The brands and products within our company include Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Tom Cat, Ortho, Round-Up, Bonnie Plants, Osmocote, Earthgro, and Fafard.
Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug-free workplace.
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Notification to Agencies:Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.