Division Manager - Live Goods Merchandising

Includes 90 Kroger locations

RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but not limited to):

• Manage team of merchandisers that service Kroger stores daily
• Hire and supervise employees, deal with conflicts, and motivate employees
• Train employees on product knowledge, store watering, maintaining a safe and clean display area, how to receive and stage a variety of outdoor plants in areas designated by store and Plan-O-Gram (POG), ensuring proper signage is in place, and removing and recording unsaleable plant material
• Communicate daily with employees on projects and tasks completed
• Continuously analyze the needs of the stores and adjust team as needed
• Review photos and summary of tasks performed from merchandisers
• Assist in store coverage when a regular merchandiser is unavailable
• Build strong, positive relationships with Floral Manager, Store Managers, Growers and Kroger associates
• Document/capture information of all Kroger stores in Division

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a smart phone
• Must be able to lift 15-30 lbs. repetitively on occasions
• Must have dependable transportation
• Must be able to work outside
• Understand and follow a Plan-O-Gram
• Available to work weekends and holidays when required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Should be outgoing and able to interact with store personnel, merchandisers, and customers
• Merchandising and team management experience required
• Experience hiring/supervising/managing remote employees
• Some overnight travel necessary when visiting geographically remote stores
• Live goods/horticulture experience preferred

OTHER:

• Dates: Start immediately
• Salary: $60,000/year (based on experience); paid bi-weekly
• 1 week paid vacation for first year
• Will be issued company credit card for all work related expenses (airfare, lodging, gas, meals, etc.)

Benefits: Available after 90 days of employment

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance

ABOUT NATIONAL GARDEN SERVICE:

National Garden Service is the exclusive outdoor floral merchandising provider for Kroger stores (and subsidiaries) nationwide. We offer both full-time and part-time positions depending on location(s).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations