Job Title: Garden Center Merchandiser
Locations: Biddeford, ME
Position: Seasonal Hourly non-exempt
Reportsto: Merchandising Regional Manager
JobDescription
Merchandisers will use strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain a positive working relationship with store personnel. Merchandise the live goods displays according to the plan-o-gram and ensure the CVP process is utilized properly. Merchandisers will manage the inventory levels and maintenance of the live goods for GMS customers (Vendors) by communicating back to their Field Supervisor or RegionalManager. TheMerchandiserwill adheretocompanypolicy,including storehours, store policies, and proper utilizationof Apps.
GeneralDutiesandResponsibilities
- Buildand maintain relationships, interact professionally, and maintain effective communication with diverse groups, including store management teams, associates, and GMS Merchandising personnel.
- Unload racks,build attractivedisplaysonGardenCenter tables, according toplan-o-gram.
- Ensuredisplayedmerchandiseiscondensed and signed properly.
- Removedistressedproductfrom display.
- Keep thedisplayareaclean and well-organized.
- Minimizemarkdownsand shrinkby assisting the store with the CVP process.
- Merchandiseindoor, garden centers,entrances, sidewalk, and parking lot displays.
- Communicatedailywiththemanagerand follow up on all requests from management in a timely manner.
- Understand and followall Grower Merchandising Service standard operating procedures and policies, including work hours and App utilization.
- Assisting in building and/or putting the tables and galvanized racks together.
SkillsandQualifications
- Ability to download required apps and utilize them per company policy every workday.
- Able to meet the physical demands of the job, which includes: standing for prolonged periods, reaching and bending repeatedly, lifting, and pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds safely.
- Willing to workin allweatherconditions.
- Availabletoworkweekends and Holidays when required.
- Abilitytoexecuteplan-o-gramsand signage guidelines.
- Ableto managemultipletaskssimultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
- Mustbeself-motivated,hardworking,energetic,detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
Benefits
- Flexible Schedules
- Accrued Sick Time
- Accrued Paid Time Off after 1 year of service
- Employee Recognition Program
- $7.50 Smart Phone reimbursement for every pay period worked
Your employment with Grower Merchandising Service is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or the employer at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.
