Merchandiser, Retail

Position Overview

Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a full‑time Merchandiser in Paramus, NJ. This position includes stocking and arranging product displays, including grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, in home improvement centers of Lowe’s, Home Depot’s, and Wal Mart stores.

• Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay pottery
• Set and maintain the shelves according to retailer mandated planograms/modulars
• Install and maintain off‑shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products
• Weekend consumer interaction during peak season (training provided)

• Previous merchandising experience preferred
• Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management and consumers
• Strong reading skills needed to understand packaging labels and re‑tagging projects
• Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a work day
• Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and hand‑powered tools
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the state in which you reside, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proof of current personal car insurance with you listed as an insured driver
• Must have daily access to internet/email
• Must have personal Smartphone with a current operating system:
  Android 13.0 or above, or Apple iOS 15.0;
  Octa‑core 1.5 GHz processor, 8 GB RAM and 64 GB memory above for daily communications with supervisor and app usage
• Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

• Retail store environment – garden center and throughout retail store
• Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends (primarily Saturday)
• Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car)
• Remote work component

• This position pays $16.00 - $18.00 per hour based on experience
• Reimbursement of potential cell phone expenses and mileage/travel expenses at a rate of $2.00 per diem per hour worked
• You will also receive $10.00 per month to cover the expense of your data plan as you will be utilizing company apps on your personal phone
• Benefits for full‑time positions include paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays) and other benefits which can be found tral Benefits.org

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit‐sharing bonus
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on‑demand pay

Entry level

Full‑time

Marketing and Sales

Manufacturing

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.