Merchandising Manager - Schomberg, Canada - Brookdale Treeland Nurseries

Brookdale Treeland Nurseries

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Schomberg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Seasonal Full-Time Merchandiser Manager (6-month contract)
Summary

BTN is currently searching for a Merchandising Manager who will represent BTN in a large box store garden center environment primarily located in the GTA but will be expected to visit stores outside the region as needed. The Merchandising Manager will work closely with the National Account Manager (NAM) and crossfunctional teams. This position is essential in ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction, product maintenance, and overall visual garden center excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Merchandising Manager will act as a field representative for BTN to oversee the daily garden center activities throughout the season. Responsibilities would include managing daily activities such as inventory feedback, stocking, replenishing needs, and merchandising of products, ensuring that the store looks visually appealing and complies with the store's planogram. You would also be responsible for collaborating with the store managers to ensure the quality and wellbeing of plant inventory. Assisting customers with their inquiries, and offering plant advice.
Job Skills & Requirements
Previous retail merchandising experience preferred, 2+ years
Knowledge of plants, gardening, and landscaping practices.
Assist in executing planograms for promotions and featured items.
Daily communication and support with store merchandising teams
Customer service experience. customer service oriented
Will tour the GTA area stores (about 30 stores) and provide daily feedback to the NAM and merchandising team
Vehicle required for travel between stores
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work within a team as well as crossfunctional departments
Strong communication skills are needed to interact with store management and garden center customers
Strong reading skills needed to understand packaging labels and retagging projects
Work Conditions
Retail environment/outdoor garden centers
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner (steeltoe required) able to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to learn and use merchandising software (ETGrow)
Driving License and reliable Motor Vehicle required to commute daily within the GTA
Additional Position Information
The job requires a flexible daytime schedule, Monday to Friday weekends as needed during the busy season, April to June