What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser-Garden Center position at National Garden Service?
Now hiring for our SEASONALLY BASED, PART TIME, OUTDOOR PLANT merchandiser position! The position is NOT a full-time or year-round position.
Is the garden center, greenhouse or plant nursery your happy place? Are you seeking a job that is seasonal in nature? If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply with us!
**Our Garden Center Merchandiser role often pairs nicely alongside other merchandising and gig income streams!**
National Garden Service is a live goods and garden center merchandising company that provides exclusive outdoor floral services for a grocery retailer nationwide. Our company is made up of enthusiastic plant lovers who thrive in a fast paced, seasonally driven environment. We provide competitive compensation and a fun and supportive environment in which to work.
Our Focus: “Excellence in Merchandising, Excellence in Care – Quality Plants Cared For by Quality Professionals”
Please indicate within the screening questions to which route you are applying.
ROUTE 1
- Michigan #441: 26400 Ford Rd. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
- Michigan #459: 7350 N Middlebelt Rd. Westland, MI 48185
ROUTE 2
- Michigan #630: 31300 Michigan Ave. Westland, MI 48186
- Michigan #697: 23303 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124
As a Garden Center Merchandiser, your workday will include:
- Display a variety of outdoor plants
- Maintain product displays
- Water all plant materials
- Develop a watering plan with the floral department manager for additional support as needed
- Ensure proper signage is in place
- Maintain a safe and clean display area
- Remove and record expired plant material
- Interacting with store personnel and customers
- Develop a positive working relationship with store management and associates
- Complete report for each store serviced
- Document every visit using the Go Spot Check app
As a Garden Center Merchandiser, you will be required to:
- Have a smart phone
- Work outdoors in all elements
- Have dependable transportation
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Lift, push and carry up to 30 lbs repetitively
- Assemble and tear down outdoor benching
- Understand and execute planograms
- Use workplace mobile apps
Our ideal candidates will demonstrate the following:
- Strong communication skills
- Highly organized
- Detail Oriented
- Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
- Self-starter / Self-motivated
- Assemble and tear down outdoor benching solo
- Previous merchandiser experience appreciated – will train strong candidates
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- What are the top three reasons that make this role a good fit for you?
- Which is best for you? A year-round role or a seasonal position?
- Have you previously applied, interviewed with or been employed with this company?
- What is your drive time to the NEAREST store location LISTED WITHIN THIS JOB POST?
- What date can you begin new employment?
- Which days of the week are you available to work? Please be specific.
- What SPECIFIC number of hours do you need to work weekly within this role? Please share a SPECIFIC number.
- What time of day are you available to start work each day, Monday through Saturday? Please state a specific time.
- What NUMBER OF DAYS, are you available to work each week Monday-Saturday?
Please state a SPECIFIC number of days.
- Do you have reliable transportation to which you have access daily?
- If offered a position, after an interview, are you able to provide legal identification proving you are 18 years of age or older?
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To which route listed within the job post are you applying?
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $17