What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser position at ScottsMiracle-Gro?
We are looking for Seasonal Merchandisers who will be a key part of our success in our peak Spring season.
Now offering a $500 sign-on bonus!
The Merchandiser will report directly to the Sales Manager and work within our big-box retailers, such as Home Depot and Lowe's. As part of the day-to-day responsibilities, the Merchandiser will execute merchandising directives and re-sets, establish a positive rapport with store personnel and customers, and relay information to Scotts Sales team regarding inventory opportunities.
In this role you will:
Now offering a $500 sign-on bonus!
The Merchandiser will report directly to the Sales Manager and work within our big-box retailers, such as Home Depot and Lowe's. As part of the day-to-day responsibilities, the Merchandiser will execute merchandising directives and re-sets, establish a positive rapport with store personnel and customers, and relay information to Scotts Sales team regarding inventory opportunities.
In this role you will:
- Merchandise products inside and outside stores
- Provide customers and store associates with product knowledge on Scotts brands
- Ensure product is stocked and presentable at all times
- Assist in identifying opportunities for solution selling and incremental space
- Provide support to Sales Manager and store employees as needed
- Work effectively independently and as a team to perform all tasks assigned
What we do for our associates:
- Competitive retirement program with up to 7.5% 401K match
- Provide valuable, hands-on experience within merchandising, retail, and customer service
- Provide a competitive hourly wage
- Paid on-the-job training including in-depth product knowledge on the Scotts products
- Fast-tracked career advancement opportunities for high performing associates
- Compensation for commuting expenses
- Provide flexible working hours
- Provide necessary safety gear
The ideal person will have:
- High school diploma or equivalent years of experience
- Experience in retail, merchandising, and/or stocking
- Problem-solving and service-oriented attitude
- Ability to lift, push and pull 45 pounds
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends
- Ability to operate company-provided technology
- Current, valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to tolerate work in an outdoor environment (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Ability to climb ladders physically and metaphorically
- Ability to move pallets of product
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, with a full range of products for professional horticulture as well. Scotts Miracle-Gro has helped to grow the nearly $7 billion global consumer lawn and garden market through product innovation, industry-leading advertising efforts and its trusted brands.
The brands and products within our company include: Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Tom Cat, Ortho, Round Up, Bonnie Plants, Osmocote, Earthgro and Fafard.
Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.
EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Notification to Agencies:
Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.
The brands and products within our company include: Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Tom Cat, Ortho, Round Up, Bonnie Plants, Osmocote, Earthgro and Fafard.
Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.
EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Notification to Agencies:
Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.
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