Seasonal Lead Garden Centre Merchandiser

5 months ago


Nanaimo, Canada Goliath Grower Services Full time

As a Seasonal Lead Merchandiser for the Garden Centre, you will take on a leadership role in creating a full and fresh environment that enhances the customer experience.

This position is ideal for individuals with a passion for gardening, strong experience in merchandising, and the ability to lead a team in an extremely fast-paced and outdoor environment.

As the Seasonal Lead Merchandiser, you will oversee the execution of merchandising strategies, drive sales, and ensure the garden centre is a visually appealing destination for customers.

**Responsibilities**:
**Leadership and Training**:

- Lead and inspire a team of seasonal merchandisers to achieve high standards of product display and maintenance
- Conduct training sessions to ensure team members are well-versed in product knowledge and merchandising techniques

**Product Presentation**:

- Oversee the placement and presentation of products to maximize visual impact and drive sales in collaboration with garden centre management
- Ensure accurate pricing and signage on all displays.

**Inventory Management**:

- Collaborate with store management to monitor inventory levels and provide ordering feedback as needed.
- Conduct regular inventory counts to identify and address discrepancies and minimize inadequacies in inventory levels

**Customer Engagement**:

- Provide exceptional customer service by assisting with inquiries, offering product knowledge, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Gather customer feedback and communicate insights to improve merchandising strategies.

**Product Maintenance**:

- Uphold visual merchandising standards by regularly inspecting and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of displays.
- Maintain all watering and plant care schedules
- Address and resolve any issues related to damaged or unsellable merchandise promptly.

**Qualifications**:

- Previous experience in retail merchandising, garden centre experience is preferred.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Intermediate level with apps, technology and working within reporting portals
- Passion for gardening and outdoor living.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
- Must be willing and able to work in a physical environment that includes pushing, pulling, lifting up to 40 lbs and bending on a regular basis
- Willingness to work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions

**Availability**:

- **This is a seasonal position, that operates between April-June for 8-9 weeks**:

- **Full time Merchandisers work between 36-44 hrs each week**:

- **Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Salary**: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 44 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Application question(s):

- Are you able to work the entire season from April-June?

**Experience**:

- Merchandising: 3 years (preferred)
- Leadership: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Nanaimo, BC V9V 1K8 (required)

Work Location: In person



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