Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not directly manage employees or supervise a team.
Position Summary Merchandisers are responsible for promoting the sale of live plants by creating and maintaining displays based on the plants' characteristics and the layout of each Garden Center.
Merchandisers unload plant carts onto fixtures and maintain the overall appearance of displays by culling and condensing plants.
Job Description
- Maintains merchandising standards through the execution of live nursery programs
- Keeps live goods displays fresh, neat, clean, and organized per layout
- Communicates regularly with District Manager, Team Lead, and appropriate store staff
- Informs supervisor of any issues with displays, product quality, safety, or store partners
- Maintains a professional and customer-friendly attitude
- Provides customer service and assistance with live goods
- Follows company safety protocols to maintain a safe working and shopping environment
- Follows customer and vendor policies and procedures in daily work routine
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience or desire to learn about plants and retail merchandising.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Attentive to detail, with the ability to follow instructions precisely and ensure tasks are completed as required.
- Demonstrated reliability in following through on assignments.
- committed to maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to all safety guidelines and protocols.
- Flexible availability, including weekends and key holidays during peak seasons, based on business needs.
- Willingness to embrace company culture.
Job Setting & Physical Demands
Employees in this position work primarily outdoors and may be required to travel between locations within their assigned District and occasionally work indoors. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including dust and allergens. The role has some administrative duties such as submitting photographs and completing surveys that may be required. To perform the job successfully the candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check and use a smart phone. Fluency in the English language and the ability to see, speak, hear, read, and write are required. Must be able to lift and push up to 35lbs unassisted, occasionally up to 50lbs and perform buddy lift 51-100lbs. Must be able to walk, squat, twist, bend, reach, climb stairs and/or step stools under 5 feet on occasion.
Disclaimer
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.
EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Experience with or willingness to learn about plants and retail merchandising
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely
- Reliability and ability to complete assigned tasks
- Ability to follow safety guidelines and protocols
- Flexible availability, including weekends and peak-season holidays
- Ability to work outdoors in dust, allergens, and varying weather conditions
- Ability to travel between locations within the assigned district
- Ability to use a smartphone and communicate fluently in English
- Ability to lift and push up to 35 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds, and perform buddy lifts of 51 to 100 pounds
- Ability to walk, squat, twist, bend, reach, climb stairs, and use step stools under five feet
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
What We Do
Metrolina Greenhouses is a family-owned, wholesale plant and services company that was founded in April 1972. Our Huntersville location is the largest single-site heated greenhouse in the United States at 200 acres under glass. In addition we have approximately 30 acres of outdoor growing space and are still expanding. We also have a second location in York S.C. that has 200 acres of outdoor growing space for perennials.
