What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Lead Merchandiser position at Stinchcomb Associates, Inc.?
This role services 5 following Home Depot locations in/near Harrisburg, PA.
Frequent travel between locations is required. Gas reimbursement will be provided.
Do you love working with plants and leading a team? We're looking for a lead merchandiser to oversee merchandising operations at multiple Home Depot Garden Centers. This role is perfect for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
About Stinchcomb Associates - Stinchcomb Associates is a premier nursery service provider dedicated to the success of live goods merchandising. As a long-standing partner of The Home Depot, we bridge the gap between growers and retailers to ensure a superior garden center experience. We pride ourselves on our deep industry expertise, our commitment to plant health, and a team-oriented culture that empowers our managers to lead with excellence. Check us out at stinchcombassociates.com to learn more about our team and history.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, motivate, and actively work alongside a merchandising and garden center team to support sales goals and deliver excellent customer experiences.
- Oversee daily operations across multiple locations, including merchandising execution, inventory management, and staffing.
- Coordinate and execute plant merchandising at multiple Home Depot locations.
- Build, set up, maintain, and take down plant and seasonal displays across assigned locations.
- Ensure the health, quality, organization, and visual appeal of plants and displays.
- Train and mentor team members to succeed in their roles.
- Monitor and report on sales, inventory levels, and overall operational performance to upper management.
- Load, unload, move, and arrange plant material, including heavier items such as trees and shrubs.
- Travel between assigned locations as needed.
Requirements
- Experience in a leadership role within retail, garden centers, merchandising, or a related field.
- Proven ability to lead and work as part of a team.
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform continuous physical activity throughout the workday.
- Dependable, organized, self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- Comfortable using a smartphone app to record daily tasks.
- Flexibility to manage and travel between multiple store locations.
- Availability to work a Saturday shift during peak seasons and around major holidays.
- Gardening or plant care experience is a plus, but not required.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for steady work, leadership responsibility, and an active, outdoor position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
Application Question(s):
- This role requires frequent lifting of shrubs and trees weighing up to 50 lbs. Are you able to consistently lift and carry this weight as part of your regular duties?
- Are you aware that this role requires traveling between multiple Home Depot locations using your own personal vehicle?
- Do you have a valid driver's license and your own personal vehicle?
- How many years of leadership experience do you have in a retail, merchandising, or garden center setting, and what did your role involve?
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $23