Merchandiser Lead

Job Description Green Circle Growers was founded in 1968 by John van Wingerden. With just a few acres, Green Circle Growers began selling to other companies like variety stores, lumber yards, hardware stores, and grocery stores. Today, Green Circle Growers is still owned and operated by the van Wingerden family and has grown to over 150 acres of indoor growing space. Our state-of-the-art greenhouses offer many different environments to keep up with the demanding mix of products that today’s market expects. We now provide plants to regional and national stores across the United States and Canada. We are able to market and offer broad products to mass merchants, as well as to growers. The retail market expects the full line of annuals in flats, containers, and baskets. The grower line produces pre-finished containers, plugs, and liners. STORE LOCATIONS: Hermitage Warren/ Niles Austintown Boardman Salem Chippewa Butler Cranberry Ohio Township Allison Park POSITION OVERVIEW: The Merchandiser Lead is a dedicated and dependent individual who maintains the merchandising, presentation, and maintenance of live plant products within multiple retail locations. This position plays a key role in ensuring product quality and visual appeal while maintaining strong partnerships with store management and Green Circle Growers. The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and strong communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a physically active and fast-paced setting. Weekend and holiday availability is required. JOB DUTIES: Display, price, and handle upkeep of all annuals, perennials, and houseplants within the designated store space Handle product disposal as required to maintain standards Foster strong relationships with store management and associates to ensure effective collaboration Coordinate with Green Circle Growers’ management to address and resolve any issues that arise Travel to and provide support across multiple store locations as needed All other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or relevant experience required Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic Excellent written and verbal communication skills Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends and some holidays Willingness to travel in between multiple store locations PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT & REQUIREMENTS: Outdoor and indoor retail facility; Possible extreme heat/cold dependent on season Continuously requires ability to follow verbal and/or written direction Frequently requires walking, lifting (up to 35lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling carts (up to 200lbs), bending, and crouching Occasionally requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, climbing, and handling May require the ability to operate machinery, drive vehicles (truck, car, van), and utilize hand tools, computers, or general business equipment Weekends are required as well as some holidays including, but not limited to, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day Company Description Green Circle Growers is one of the largest greenhouses in North America with over 150 acres of indoor growing space. We’re a family-owned company located in Oberlin, Ohio and growing faster than ever after more than 50 years in the business. #J-18808-Ljbffr