JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Merchandiser Representative is responsible for supporting the Lead Merchandiser with the merchandising and promotion of TSC Nursery Sales trees, shrubs and perennial plants. This includes but is not limited to maintaining our plants and ensuring display areas represent TSC Nursery Sales in a creative, professional and well-maintained appearance at all times.

The job setting is an OUTDOOR retail garden centre. If you enjoy working outdoors, surrounded by plants and getting a great physical workout while you’re working then this seasonal job might be for you! This position is typically from mid-April through to September. The weekly hours range from 0 to 30, depending on weather and on sales. The peak season (and busiest time) is May through to July. This position can be a great stepping-stone for the right candidate. We value personable, reliable individuals who have a strong work ethic and enjoy team work as well as performing independent tasks. If this all sounds exciting to you, reach out to us; we’re keen to talk with you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

MERCHANDISING

Merchandising plants in accordance with plan-o-grams, using established best practices for creating inviting and highly saleable displays of nursery products. Following instructions and asking for clarification when necessary.

Merchandising can include:

- Unloading plants from shipping racks onto benches and pallets

- Pushing / pulling shipping racks through garden centre sales areas

- Utilizing various merchandising techniques (e.g., colour blocking) to create engaging retail displays

- Ensuring retail prices are clearly posted

- Clearing, condensing, and moving plants to make room for new shipments of plants in the garden centre sales areas

- Culling, cleaning, and dead-heading plants to ensure plants are always attractive and saleable

- Replenishing product to support sales targets

TIME MANAGEMENT

- Meeting deadlines and assigned timelines for completing tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

MERCHANDISING: previous merchandising experience is an asset.

PLANT IDENTIFICATION: basic knowledge of plant identification is an asset.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a very physical job! Must be able to lift 50 lbs alone or team lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must own and wear STEEL TOE BOOTS AT ALL TIMES when in the garden centre.
• Must be able/willing to work OUTDOORS--during hot sunny weather and cool rainy days.
• Must have reliable transportation to/from the retail garden centre; including appropriate vehicle insurance.
• Must own a smartphone
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
• Must observe and follow safety protocol at all times.
• Must live within 30-40 minutes' drive from Port Coquitlam and/or Coquitlam, BC.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Salary: $18.00 to $19.00 /hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-30 per week

Salary: $18.00-$19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Safety masks are optional. However, from time to time, regional health authorities and/or our corporate retail partner may require masks be worn while working on the premises.

Application question(s):

• Do you enjoy working outdoors and doing a very physical job?
• How do you stay fit? What sports or exercise do you enjoy regularly?

Experience:

• retail setting: 1 year (preferred)
• Visual Merchandising: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-04-17

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