Garden Center Associate

Company Overview Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on 30 acres and has grown to more than 5,000 acres worldwide, with farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. We employ nearly 6,000 people across multiple disciplines. Description The Garden Center Merchandiser serves as the face of Costa Farms in retail garden centers, maintaining brand standards, optimizing product presentation, and ensuring customers have a positive experience. This position is responsible for the care, display, and replenishment of our products in store, maintaining accurate inventory, and upholding Costa Farms’ high merchandising standards. The role is based in garden centers around Panama City, FL. Responsibilities Ensure Costa Farms and/or third‑party products are neatly displayed, fully stocked, and visually appealing at all times. Follow Costa Farms merchandising standards and planograms to maintain consistency across stores. Rotate inventory based on freshness and product lifecycle. Provide excellent customer service to stores and store personnel, exhibiting professionalism, integrity, and decorum. Additional Responsibilities Availability for flexible schedule changes based on business needs, including weekends, nights, and holidays. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather information or help as required. Comply with safety standards while working in the stores and hold others to the same standards. Exhibit high levels of productivity and accuracy while merchandising products in the stores. Energetically execute tasks directed by team members. Strive to learn quickly and improve execution and productivity daily. Complete surveys and Go Spot Check missions correctly and promptly. Track and report inventory levels using designated systems. Arrive at the required location to meet with the team as needed and consistently complete assigned schedule. Prepare stores for tours, meetings, and other events as required. Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with store personnel. Ensure consumers are treated well by projecting a cheerful, helpful, and friendly persona. Perform additional duties as required. Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent. Previous retail, merchandising, or garden center experience preferred. Basic knowledge of plant care is a plus. Physical Demands Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, or up to 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work Environment Primarily outdoors or in semi‑covered environments, exposed to varying weather conditions including heat, humidity, rain, and cold. Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing racks, and reaching, and ability to lift and move plant products or displays up to 50 lbs safely. Requires a reliable mode of transportation for traveling to multiple retail locations within a designated territory. Skills Ensures plants are merchandised to Costa Farms' standards, displays are clean and organized, and product presentation is consistent and appealing. Effectively prioritizes daily tasks and manages time independently across multiple locations. Communicates clearly with store associates, supervisors, and internal teams; reports inventory updates, issues, or store needs promptly. Acts as a positive representative of Costa Farms while engaging with store staff and customers in a friendly, respectful manner. Identifies and addresses issues with minimal supervision. Comfortable working in changing conditions and adjusting priorities as needed. Works well independently and collaboratively; supports peers and fosters culture of shared success and accountability. Capable of performing physically demanding tasks including lifting, bending, standing for long periods, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. Dependable, punctual, with a strong work ethic; maintains consistent attendance and follows through on responsibilities. Uses a smartphone or tablet to submit reports, photos, and updates through company platforms. Competencies Collaborates Communicates Effectively Time Management Accountability Customer Focus Dependability Equal Opportunity Employer We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status, veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law. All applicants must be work‑authorized. Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position. Benefits 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Telemedicine/Mental Health Services Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Supplemental Insurance (Aflac) Growth Opportunities Challenging and exciting work environment Costa Farms Scholarship Employee discounts on plants #J-18808-Ljbffr Costa Farms