Merchandiser Area Coordinator

Now hiring for our SEASONALLY BASED OUTDOOR PLANT Merchandiser Area Coordinator position! The position is NOT a year-round position.

Is the garden center your happy place?

Are you okay working outdoors in ALL ELEMENTS? This means we work in the heat, cold and rain!!

Are you able to lift, push and carry up to 30 lbs repetitively?

Do you enjoy a physical outdoor job?

Do you strive to always do the right thing?

Is team building one of your strengths?

If you answered yes to the above, please apply with us today!

National Garden Service is a live goods and garden center merchandising company that provides exclusive outdoor floral services for a grocery retailer nationwide. Our company is made up of enthusiastic plant lovers who thrive in a fast paced, seasonally driven environment. We provide competitive compensation and a fun and supportive environment in which to work.

Our Focus: “Excellence in Merchandising, Excellence in Care – Quality Plants Cared For by Quality Professionals”

The Merchandiser Area Coordinator position has been established to assist the Division Manager to ensure consistency of staffing and execution in a geographically diverse range of stores. This position would oversee 10 grocery retailer stores and the Live Goods Merchandisers servicing those stores.

• Store #922 – 3070 N Water St, Decatur, IL 62526
• Store #924 – 255 W 1st Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
• Store #946 – 1818 Airport Plaza, Decatur, IL 62521
• Store #724 – 1 Troy Sq, Troy, MO 63379
• Store #537 – 605 W 4th St, Rolla, MO 65401
• Store #704 – 2701 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350
• Store #933 – 301 E McKinley Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
• Store #982 – 2399 N Bloomington St, Streator, IL 61364
• Store #984 – 633 Armour Rd, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
• Store #347 – 1550 E College Ave, Normal, IL 61761

And occasional help, as needed, in Peoria, IL and surrounding areas

• In the absence of an assigned Live Goods Merchandiser in stores, it will be the expectation of the MAC to physically cover the staffing needs of assigned stores at the direction of the DM
• MAC will be responsible for assisting with the training and quality of a group of Live Goods Merchandisers in their assigned stores at the direction of the DM
• This position is primarily a field position with the expectation of approximately 95% of time spent in field activities and 5% of time in administrative or office duties
• MAC will be responsible for initial and ongoing training of team members in assigned stores as well as assisting team members on a regular basis in the execution of daily duties and special projects as assigned by the DM

This job description is not meant to be comprehensive, and other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Display a variety of outdoor plants
• Maintain product displays
• Water all plant materials
• Develop a watering plan with the floral department manager for additional support as needed
• Ensure proper signage is in place
• Maintain a safe and clean display area Remove and record expired plant material
• Interacting with store personnel and customers
• Develop a positive working relationship with store management and associates
• Complete report for each store serviced
• Document every visit using the Go Spot Check app

• Have a smart phone
• Work outdoors in all elements
• Have dependable transportation
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Lift, push and carry up to 30 lbs repetitively
• Assemble and tear down outdoor benching
• Understand and execute planograms
• Use workplace mobile apps

• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized
• Detail Oriented
• Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
• Self-starter / Self-motivated
• Assemble and tear down outdoor benching solo
• Previous merchandiser experience appreciated – will train strong candidates

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training