National Garden Service, founded in 2019, is a full-service, live goods merchandising company that provides exclusive outdoor floral services for a grocery retailer nationwide. Our company is made up of enthusiastic plant lovers who thrive in a fast paced, seasonally driven environment and we provide competitive compensation, flexible scheduling and a fun & supportive environment to work in.
Our Focus:
"Excellence in Merchandising, Excellence in Care
- Quality Plants Cared For by Quality Professionals" This position would oversee 31 grocery retailer stores and the Live Goods Merchandisers servicing those stores ranging from Monroe, to Hillsdale, to South Lyon, MI As a Team Leader
- Live Goods Merchandising, your workday may include: Supervise a team of merchandisers that service grocery retailer stores daily Assist in Hiring and training employees, dealing with conflicts and motivating employees Train employees on product knowledge, store watering, maintaining a safe and clean display area, how to receive and stage a variety of outdoor plants in areas designated by store and Plan•O-Gram (POG), ensuring proper signage is in place and removing/recording unsaleable plant material Communicate daily with employees on projects and tasks completed Continuously analyze the needs of the stores and adjust team as needed Review photos and summary of tasks performed from merchandisers Assist in store coverage when a regular merchandiser is unavailable Build strong, positive relationships with Floral Manager, Store Managers, store associates and Growers Document/capture information of all stores in assigned area Train all Live Goods Merchandisers on the use of the Go Spot Check mobile application Monitor all Live Goods Merchandiser activity on the Go Spot Check mobile application This position is primarily a field position with approximately 5% of admin work As a Team Leader, Live Goods Merchandiser, you will be required to have: General knowledge of Microsoft Applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams Ability to use social media apps such as GroupMe or Whatsapp for team communication Ability to lift, push and carry up to 30lbs repetitively Smart phone Dependable transportation Valid Drivers License Ability to understand and follow a store Plan-O-Gram (POG) Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to interact comfortably when in person with store personnel, Live Goods Merchandisers and customers 1 year or more management experience over multiple locations/teams Ability to travel regularly within assigned area Ability to work outside in all conditions 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 live goods/horticulture experience appreciated•will train strong candidates To find out more about National Garden Service, please visit our website at www.
nationalgardenservice.com.
Pay:
$40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Application Question(s): How do you motivate your team? How do you prioritize tasks? What about this position makes it a good fit for you? Which is best for you? A seasonally-based role or a year-round position? Have you previously applied, interviewed or been employed with this company? What date can you begin new employment? Which days of the week are you available to work? Please be specific. What
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License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required)
Work Location:
On the road