Live Goods Merchandiser

National Garden Service, founded in 2019, is a full-service, live goods 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”

**Our Live Goods Merchandiser role is a good fit for those who are self-starting, plant and outdoor enthusiasts, who are available to begin work in the morning. We service the stores daily and are in the stores Monday-Saturday during high season.**

This position will service the following Kroger location(s)
- _**more hours available in ottawa, IL if seeking more hours**_

As a Live Goods Merchandiser, your workday will include:

- Receive and stage a variety of outdoor plants, including Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals, Vegetables, Mums, Christmas trees/wreaths and other assorted, seasonal products
- Build and maintain product displays
- Water all plant materials (spring-fall)
- Develop a watering plan with the floral department manager for additional support as needed (spring-fall)
- Keep product neatly organized
- 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 Repsly app where available

As a Live Goods Merchandiser, you will be required to:

- Have a smart phone
- Have dependable transportation
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Lift, push and carry up to 30 lbs repetitively
- Understand and execute planograms
- Work outdoors in all elements
- Strong communication skills
- Highly organized
- Detail Oriented
- Creative
- Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
- Self-starter / Self-motivated
- Ability to complete tasks with mínimal supervision

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 15 per week

**Benefits**:

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

Payment frequency:

- Paid biweekly

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

- Up to 25% travel

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Streator, IL: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Multiple locations