Regional Garden Centre Manager - Edmonton, Canada - Goliath Grower Services

Goliath Grower Services

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Hiring for Spring 2024

Part Time Training to start mid March 2024 with Full Time in Season April-June for 10 weeks

In this position, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the visual appeal, product placement, inventory management and overall customer experience within our garden center locations.

This position requires strong leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for creating visually appealing displays that drive sales and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Merchandising Strategy:

Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
Analyze market trends and competitor activities to stay ahead in the garden centre

Visual Merchandising:

Create visually stunning displays by rotating product in a way that keeps full & fresh product front & centre
Ensure that displays are aligned with seasonal holidays, promotions, and placement guidelines.

Product Placement and Inventory Management:

Work closely with management to optimize product placement and inventory levels.
Conduct regular audits to ensure accurate stock levels and reduce instances of over/under stock or product shrink

Training and Development:

Train store staff on merchandising best practices, product knowledge, plant care and customer engagement techniques.
Provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure consistent execution of merchandising standards.

Collaboration:

Collaborate with regional teams to align merchandising strategies with overall business goals.
Communicate regularly with managers to gather feedback, share best practices, and address challenges.

Quality Control:

Conduct regular store visits to assess and maintain visual standards and merchandising excellence.
Identify and address any issues related to product quality, presentation, or customer feedback.

Applicant Qualifications:

At least 3 yrs experience managing a region with several locations and a large team of merchandisers (15 or more)
Proven experience in merchandising, preferably in the garden and outdoor living industry.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to analyze data and trends to make informed merchandising decisions.
Proficient in using technology for reporting and communication while in field
Creative mindset with a passion for creating visually appealing displays.
Able to balance infield and administrative duties while meeting deadlines.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Performance based incentives & bonuses
Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

If you are a road warrior who is a strategic thinker with a passion for merchandising and a love for the outdoors, we invite you to apply

Join our dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of our garden center locations across the region this spring

Job Types:
Full-time, Seasonal

Salary:
$30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits:

Casual dress

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay
Retention bonus

Application question(s):

Do you have reliable transportation are are able to travel daily to multiple locations within 25100km of your home?
Are you available to work seasonally from end of March until mid June?

Experience: