Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a full time Merchandiser in Englewood, CO. This position includes stocking and arranging the product displays, including grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, in home improvement centers of Lowe’s, Home Depot’s and WalMart stores.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay pottery
• Set and maintain the shelves according to retailer mandated planograms/modulars
• Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products
• Weekend consumer interaction during peak season (training provided)

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Previous merchandising experience preferred
• Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management and consumers
• Strong reading skills needed to understand packaging labels and re-tagging projects
• Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a work day
• Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and hand powered tools
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the state in which you reside, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proof of current personal car insurance with you listed as an insured driver
• Must have daily access to internet/email
• Must have personal Smartphone with a current operating system: Android 8.0 or above, or Apple IOS 11.0 and above for daily communications with supervisor
• Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Retail store environment – garden center and throughout retail store
• Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends (primarily Saturday)
• Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a work day
• Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and powered hand tools
• Daily travel throughout the territory may require driving time (personal car)
• Remote

POSITION INFORMATION 

• This position pays $17.00 per hour base
• Reimbursement of potential cell phone expenses and mileage/travel expenses at a rate of $2.00 per diem/per hour worked
• You will also receive $10.00 per month to cover the expense of your data plan as you will be utilizing company apps on your personal phone
• Benefits for full-time positions include paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays) and other benefits which can be found at https://www.benefitsquest.com/central/

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for full-time positions
• Free Life and Disability Insurance for full-time positions
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time positions
• 401k with a 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus for full-time positions
  • (must be age 21 or older to participate)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time for full-time positions
• Mileage Per Diem/Per Hour Reimbursement
• Monthly Data Plan Reimbursement
• Referral program with a cash bonus

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at www.central.com to learn more.