Merchandising Supervisor

At Smith Gardens, our business is growing: Growing annuals and perennials, growing our relationships with partners, growing our love of gardening, and growing our team’s passion and expertise in horticulture—all for the benefit of the consumers who love to garden.

Whether we are out in the greenhouses or working in the office, our Smith Gardens team is dedicated to delivering the healthiest plants on the market for the biggest impact on our partners’ shelves and in our customers’ gardens.

One of our Core Values is People: “We value and respect all people. We are focused on developing teams and growing the potential of individuals.” We encourage personal growth and continued education so that each member of our Smith Gardens family succeeds. We take as much care cultivating the ecosystem of our offices as we do our gardens. Achieving the quality we strive for in our products and culture is truly a team effort, and every role is vital.

Nurturing growth, collaboration and community is in our nature. Put down roots at any of our five locations and unearth your full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Merchandising Supervisor to join our Merchandising department.

The Merchandising Supervisor (MS) supervises all live goods merchandising in Home Depot and Walmart Garden Centers in the territory. The MS manages and supports a team of Merchandisers and Lead Merchandisers with all aspects of recruiting, onboarding, training, safety, and merchandising execution. The position is responsible for communicating the customers’ and SGI’s merchandising directions to the field teams to optimize the consumer’s shopping experience, as well as maximizing scans and sell-through. The MS is also responsible for managing the merchandising of third-party vendor products in the region.

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible to recruit, interview, hire, train, and team build a professional and knowledgeable merchandising staff of 15 merchandisers that work in Home Depot and Walmart Garden Centers.
• Work as a team member with merchandisers, store associates, store managers and district managers
• Interact with customers and other vendors in a courteous and professional manner
• Execute approved merchandising plans, store layouts and Plant-O-Grams
• Utilize reports to manage daily/week merchandising budgets, track labor, and monitor store/territory sales and sell-thru
• Communicate store inventory and plant quality issues to HD/WM Account Managers and Replenishment Analysts
• Manage, correct, and approve timecards
• Put away new orders and restock displays
• Ensure all product is signed correctly and Ads are executed
• Execute assigned sales plan and key performance Indicators for Customer and SGI.
• Communicate store issues and concerns to the Regional Merchandising Manager on a regular basis
• Ensure Smith Gardens plants fully watered, assist as needed
• Remove unsellable merchandise from tables and follow culling/discounting procedures
• Retail work environment includes weekends and holiday work schedules

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Takes initiative and pays attention to detail
• Self-motivated, positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other applications

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• 3-5 years of management / leadership experience
• 3-5 years of merchandising experience
• Prior experience in nursery and or bedding plants - Preferable
• Must have a smartphone to clock in/out of the timekeeping system (Android version 8.0 or later or Apple IOS version 12 or later)
• Must have reliable transportation and a current driver's license with auto insurance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Pushing and pulling fully loaded rolling delivery racks of product (approximate weight 300-500 lbs.)
• Work long hours as needed during busy season, including weekends and holidays.
• Continuously walk, stand, bend, kneel as well as reaching overhead, and from side to side for long periods of time
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather, rain, wind, heat, cold, direct sun, etc.

Pay rate is determined by various components including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The pay rate is one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards vary by position and location.

To learn more about our company & view a more detailed job description, visit our website at smithgardens.com/careers.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Smith Gardens provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.