Head of Retail Merchandising

Growing annuals and perennials, growing our relationships with partners, growing our love of gardening, and growing our team's passion and expertise in horticulture-all for the benefit of the consumers who love to garden.

Whether we are out in the greenhouses or working in the office, our Smith Gardens team is dedicated to delivering the healthiest plants on the market for the biggest impact on our partners' shelves and in our customers' gardens.

We encourage personal growth and continued education so that each member of our Smith Gardens family succeeds. Achieving the quality we strive for in our products and culture is truly a team effort, and every role is vital.

Nurturing growth, collaboration and community is in our nature. We have an exciting opportunity for an Merchandising Supervisor to join our Merchandising department.

The Merchandising Supervisor (MS) supervises all live goods merchandising in Home Depot and Walmart Garden Centers in the territory. The MS manages and supports a team of Merchandisers and Lead Merchandisers with all aspects of recruiting, onboarding, training, safety, and merchandising execution. The position is responsible for communicating the customers' and SGI's merchandising directions to the field teams to optimize the consumer's shopping experience, as well as maximizing scans and sell-through. The MS is also responsible for managing the merchandising of third-party vendor products in the region.

Responsible to recruit, interview, hire, train, and team build a professional and knowledgeable merchandising staff of 15+ merchandisers that work in Home Depot and Walmart Garden Centers.

Work as a team member with merchandisers, store associates, store managers and district managers

Interact with customers and other vendors in a courteous and professional manner

Execute approved merchandising plans, store layouts and Plant-O-Grams

Utilize reports to manage daily/week merchandising budgets, track labor, and monitor store/territory sales and sell-thru

Communicate store inventory and plant quality issues to HD/WM Account Managers and Replenishment Analysts

Execute assigned sales plan and key performance Indicators for Customer and SGI.

Communicate store issues and concerns to the Regional Merchandising Manager on a regular basis

Ensure Smith Gardens plants fully watered, assist as needed

Remove unsellable merchandise from tables and follow culling/discounting procedures

Retail work environment includes weekends and holiday work schedules

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other applications

3-5 years of merchandising experience

• Must have a smartphone to clock in/out of the timekeeping system (Android version 8.0 or later or Apple IOS version 12 or later)
• Must have reliable transportation and a current driver's license with auto insurance

Work long hours as needed during busy season, including weekends and holidays.

PAY RAGE: $31.75- $33.75 per hour

To learn more about our company & view a more detailed job description, visit our website at smithgardens.Smith Gardens provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.