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ScottsMiracle-Gro Looking for Merchandiser (PT) at Brampton, ON Full Time
We are looking for a Seasonal Merchandiser to join our Field Sales team.
Seasonal Merchandisers report directly to a Sales Manager and work within various big box retailers’ garden centers. As part of the daily duties, the merchandiser would be working with grass seed, fertilizers, weed control, insect control, and plant food. As well, the responsibilities of the Merchandisers would be to ensure they execute merchandising directives and establish a positive rapport with store personnel and customers, and relay information to Scotts Sales team regarding inventory opportunities.
This contract position, with a start date of April 3rd and an end date in July for the Mississauga marketplace. There is however a high probability of extension into the fall.
Below are the types of hours you can expect per week:
- 25 – 35 hours (April – May- June), 15 hours (July).
- The typical weekday shift is 7 am – 3:30 pm.
- Weekday shifts are flexible.
- Weekend shifts may be required (Saturday 10 am-2 pm) from mid-April to the end of May.
Key Work Performed:
- Merchandise Scotts products including restocking shelves, racks, and displays; cleaning and facing products; repairing or removing damaged items, etc.
- Drive in-store sales in conjunction with Scotts Sales Manager.
- Assemble fixtures and displays in-store.
- Install and maintain point-of-purchase materials.
- Provide recommendations and product knowledge to both consumers and retail customer associates.
- Provide consumer product education.
What you will need to be successful:
- Strong initiative, self-directed, reliable, and able to work independently with little supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to routinely walk, stand, climb a step grip ladder up to 4m (12ft), handle some heavy lifting (implying bending, kneeling), and stand for extended periods of time.
- Comfortable working in/outside in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends.
A few other things we will expect from you:
Live within 15 km of the location (within reasonable distance to stores in the assigned area).- Current valid Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract, and Criminal Record which meets company criteria.
- Must have access to a car during work hours or reliable transportation.
- Must have access to a computer, printing capabilities, and smartphone.
- Must have Steel Toe boots/shoes (green patch).
THIS IS NOT AN EXCLUSIVE OR EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DEMANDS THAT AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS JOB MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM FROM TIME TO TIME. COME GROW WITH US, WHERE THE GRASS REALLY IS GREENER!
