Garden Center Merchandiser - Quincy, Illinois

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Seasonal Position - Spring/Summer

We are a commercial wholesale grower that supplies live plants to multiple retailers throughout the year. Our focus is providing and maintaining high-quality plant products and superior customer service to our retail partners.

We are seeking a Garden Center Merchandiser for the Walmart Supercenter in Quincy, Illinois. This is a seasonal position which terminates in late June. Reliable transportation is required. Candidate needs to be available to work on weekends and will report to the Regional Manager.

Our ideal candidate will have plant knowledge and customer service skills, but is not required. Candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and with team members. You will be expected to partner with Walmart Garden Center Associates to follow through with management's directives and goals for each store.

JOB EXPECTATIONS, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with locating products, selecting plants and answering their questions
• Communicate with supervisor in a timely manner
• Complete daily tasks which include; setting up displays, stocking plants and watering plants
• Set-up and maintain displays of Garden Center merchandise according to planograms
• Ensure that all merchandise is properly labeled and priced
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Garden Center area
• Able to lift and move weight up to 50 lbs
• Interact with store personnel and customers in a professional manner
• Able to stand for long hours and work in an outdoor environment during cold and hot weather
• Reliable transportation
• Smart phone with wireless connection and ability to download necessary apps
• Available to work weekends, especially Easter and Mother's Day weekends

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Seasonal

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

Payment frequency:

• Paid weekly

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person