Job description

We are looking for self-motivated, detail-oriented individuals with a desire to learn, who want to hit the ground running and love to work outside.

Our goal as a company, and your responsibility as a merchandiser, will be excellent presentation/display and maintenance of live goods – Tropical Plants, Shrubs and seasonal items within a retail garden center.

You will be responsible for following plan-o-grams, maintaining signage and aesthetics standards, as well as assisting shoppers inside a big-box garden center.

Responsibilities:

• Display plant material according to set standards.
• Ensure safe construction and location of displays.
• Set up, restock, and take down marketing displays - reorganizing as needed and refilling displays as shipments arrive.
• Maintain and help sell plant material - includes watering, signing, & pruning
• Converse with customers as they request assistance and/or have questions.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor, store employees, other service teams
• Keep a clean work area.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in merchandising, retail/sales, customer service, horticulture, landscaping, or other related fields preferred.
• Ability to handle physical workload - consistently lift and move up to 50 lbs. throughout the day.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication & organizational skills
• Able to work both independently and with others.
• Able to travel to multiple locations.
• Minimum age of 18
• Reliable vehicle & valid driver's license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Experience:

• Merchandising: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fredericksburg, VA 22407: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person