Job Description
Now hiring for our SEASONALLY BASED, PART TIME, OUTDOOR PLANT merchandiser position! The position is NOT a full-time or year-round position.HIRING 2 MERCHANDISERS! An Every Day merchandiser that will service the store Monday-Saturday and an extra merchandiser who will service the stores as is listed below! An Every Day merchandiser will service the following store (s) Monday-Saturday, 5-6 days per week depending on the season.Store #326 - 2012 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502 Store #406 - 7789 Richmond Highway, Appomattox, VA 24522 The Extra Merchandiser will service the listed 2 stores on Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the months below.April - June (24 hours a week) August - November (24 hours a week) The Extra Merchandiser will work as a floater/ as needed on call, Monday-Saturday during the following months at stores in the surrounding area! January - March July December 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 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:$16.00 per hour Benefits:On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid training Application Question(s):What is your drive time to the nearest store LISTED WITHIN this job post? Which is best for you? A seasonally-based role or a year-round position? Have you previously applied, interviewed or been employed with this company? What date can you begin new employment? Which days of the week are you available to work? Please be specific.What are the top three reasons that have you applying for this role? 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.Work Location:On the road.