Garden Center Merchandiser (Lead)

Position will require travel between 6 locations. Frequency of travel to locations depends on store volume and deliveries. 4 El Paso locations, 2 in New Mexico. Las Cruses and Alamogordo.

We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with a desire to learn, who wants to hit the ground running and loves to work outside. Our goal as a company, and your responsibility as a merchandiser, will be excellent presentation/display and maintenance of live shrubs, trees, roses 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 all while assembling and maintaining commercial displays inside a big-box Garden Center. We ask that you make your store’s Garden Center appealing, organized, and provide customer service to maximize plant sales, so the customers have a worry free, pleasant, and welcoming shopping experience.

We offer part-time, full-time, and seasonal employment opportunities.

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 40 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

· Minimum age of 18

· Reliable transportation & valid driver's license

**TRAVEL TIME IS PAID BETWEEN LOCATIONS **

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road