We are looking for a Seasonal Merchandiser to join our Field Sales team.
Seasonal Merchandisers report directly to a Sales Manager and work within our big box retailers, such as Home Depot, Lowe's, and Rona. As part of the day-to-day responsibilities, Merchandisers execute merchandising directives and establish a positive rapport with store personnel and customers, and relay information to Scotts Sales team regarding inventory opportunities.
This a contract position with a start date of mid-late February and an end date in September. Below are the types of hours you can expect per week: 20 - 37.5 hours (March - June) and variable hours depending on the business needs (July - Sept). (Exact shifts/days are flexible.) The typical weekday shift is 7am - 3:30pm. Weekday shifts are flexible. Occasional weekend shifts may be required (Saturday 10am-2pm) from mid April to end of May.
Key Work Performed:
- Merchandise Scotts products, including restocking shelves, racks, and displays; cleaning and facing products; repairing or removing damaged items, etc.
- Drive in-store sales in conjunction with Scotts Sales Manager
- Assemble fixtures and displays in-store.
- Install and maintain point-of-purchase materials.
- Provide recommendations and product knowledge to both consumers and retail customer associates.
- Provide consumer product education.
- Strong initiative, self-directed, reliable and able to work independently with little supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to routinely walk, stand, climb a step grip ladder up to 4m (12ft), handle some heavy lifting (implying bending, kneeling) and stand for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in/outside in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends
- Live within 25 km of Home Depot South Surrey 2525 160th St (within reasonable distance to stores in assigned area)
- Current valid Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract, and Criminal Record which meets company criteria.
- Must have access to a car during work hours or reliable transportation
- Must have access to a computer, printing capabilities, smartphone
- Must have Steel Toe boots/shoes (green patch)
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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 portfolio include: Scotts, Miracle-Gro, TomCat, Ortho, RoundUp, Bonnie Plants, Osmocote, Earthgro and Fafard.
Scotts is an EEO Employer.
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