Seasonal Merchandiser - Schenectady, NY

Division Information
Spectrum Brands is a leading supplier of consumer products for the home, lawn and garden, insect, and weed control markets. Our Home & Garden division delivers groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our iconic brands including Spectracide ®, Hot Shot®, Cutter®, Repel®, Black Flag®, Garden Safe®, EcoLogic ®, and Liquid Fence®. Our Retail Sales team facilitates this by servicing, merchandising, and promoting sales of products, as well as building customer loyalty by listening, answering questions, and assisting them in selecting products based on their needs.


Primary Duties & Responsibilities

As a Seasonal Merchandiser, your biggest priority is completing store visits. Upon arriving at each of your designated stores, you will:

• Check in with a department leader or store associate
• Walk through the store to assess inventory levels and request backstock
• Fill displays and stock shelves
• Assist customers when needed
• Complete other projects as instructed
• Clean up the work area
• Check out with a department leader or store associate

Education and Experience Profile

While our training will set you up for success, there are a few skills/experience you should already have:

• High school diploma (or GED) and 1-2 years of retail or sales experience.
• Motivation and drive to succeed.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the territory, including overnight stays if needed.

Required Skills
We appreciate a job well done, so there are a few perks we offer for this role:

• Hourly pay starting at $19.50
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid mileage
• $25/month for cell phone

Work Environment

We care about our team, so we want to make sure we share a few more basics about the work environment:

• This role requires you to:
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders
• Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
• Grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Have strong vision abilities (close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus)
• The noise level and working conditions may be similar to those for a warehouse facility.
• Exposure to weather conditions while traveling between assigned stores.