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Hiring for our PART TIME, OUTDOOR Plant Merchandiser role. This position is SEASONALLY-BASED. This role is not Full-time or Year-round.

Is the garden center, greenhouse or plant nursery your happy place? Are you seeking a PART-TIME job that is seasonal in nature? If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply with us!

**Our Garden Center Merchandiser role often pairs nicely alongside other merchandising and gig income streams!**

National Garden Service, founded in 2019, is a full-service, live goods and garden center merchandising company that provides exclusive outdoor floral services for The Kroger Company (and subsidiaries) 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”

This role will service the following store(s):

• Store #783- 711 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ashland KY 41101
• Store #796- 370 Diederich Blvd, Ashland KY 41101

As a Garden Center Merchandiser, your workday will include:

• 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

As a Garden Center Merchandiser, you will be required to:

• Have a smart phone
• Work outdoors in all elements
• Have dependable transportation that you have access to daily
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Lift, push and carry up to 30 lbs repetitively
• Understand and execute planograms
• Use workplace mobile apps

Our ideal candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized
• Detail Oriented
• Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
• Self-starter / Self-motivated
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Previous merchandiser experience appreciated – will train strong candidates

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• What are the top three reasons that make this role a good fit for you?
• What is your drive time to the nearest store listed within this job post?
• Which is best for you? A seasonal role or a year around position? 
• What SPECIFIC number of hours do you need to work weekly within this role?
• Have you previously applied, interviewed with or been employed by this company? 
• What times of day are you available to work each day?

Work Location: On the road