Suburban Lawn and Garden is a thriving lawn and garden center dedicated to helping our customers create beautiful outdoor spaces. We specialize in providing a wide range of garden décor items and outdoor accessories to enhance the beauty and functionality of our customers' gardens and outdoor living areas.
As a Merchandiser at Suburban Lawn and Garden, you will play a pivotal role in curating and presenting an inspiring selection of garden décor items and outdoor accessories to our customers. You will be responsible for creating visually stunning displays that showcase our products and help customers envision their own outdoor paradise. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a passion for gardening, a flair for design, and a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requirements
- Previous merchandising experience and/or a strong background in visual design and/or fine arts is strongly desired; although training with our Head Merchandiser and Department Manager will be provided.
- Passion for gardening and outdoor living.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Effective communication, keen attention to detail and superb organizational skills
- Flexible, dependable, motivated, and pro-active with a great attitude
- Learn and utilize our internal inventory system and mobile lookup app.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Head Merchandiser and department leaders to ensure brand consistency, cohesiveness, and a safe environment for both our customers and our merchandise.
- Create compelling and visually engaging displays and solutions with garden décor products and signage that meet store positioning and program strategies.
- Stay informed about the features, benefits, and uses of garden décor and outdoor accessories in stock, and relay this knowledge to customers.
- Monitor inventory levels, restock shelves and displays as needed, and communicate with the receiving to ensure all new product is displayed in a timely manner.
- Balance multiple projects simultaneously to achieve deadline goals.
- Make seasonal change-outs, maintaining displays, replenishing shelves and racks, keeping back stock organized and easy to find, assisting customers with their needs.
- Provide feedback to management on customer preferences, product trends, and opportunities for improving the overall shopping experience.
Work Environment
- Suburban is a family-owned business with a rich history in the Kansas City metro area. Owners work right alongside staff providing direction and a wealth of experience.
- Friendly, customer service oriented, and bustling with the arrival of new merchandise and customers every day. Each day is a unique experience!
- Our team is culturally diverse, intelligent, and very supportive of one another. We love nature, plants, and people here!
- Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting and maneuvering material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
- Typically, comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as extreme temperatures, moving machinery, and loud noise.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Flexible schedule.
Basic Minimum Qualifications
- Authorized to work in the United States
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must be able to work overtime as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person