Job Description

We are looking for Seasonal Merchandiser to join our Field Sales team.

Seasonal Merchandisers report directly to a Sales Manager and work within our big box retailers Home Depot & Kent Building Supplies. As part of the day-to-day responsibilities Merchandisers execute merchandising directives and establish a positive rapport with store personnel and customers, and relay information to Scotts Sales team regarding inventory

opportunities.

This a contract position with a tentative start date of

March 24th,

and ends in August.
Hours per week on average:

32 - 38 hours

Key Work Performed:

Merchandise Scotts products including restocking shelves, racks, and displays; cleaning and facing product; repairing or removing damaged items, etc. Drive in-store sales in conjunction with Scotts Sales Manager. Assemble fixtures and displays in-store. Install and maintain point of purchase materials. Provide recommendations and product knowledge to both consumers and retail customer associates. Provide consumer product education.

What you will need to be successful:

Strong initiative, self-directed, reliable and able to work independently with little supervision. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to routinely walk, stand, climb a step grip ladder up to 4m (12ft), handle some heavy lifting (implying bending, kneeling) and standing for extended periods of time. Comfortable working in/outside in all weather conditions. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends.

A few other things we will expect from you:

Live within 35 km's of Halifax, NS. Current valid Driver's License, Driver's Abstract, Criminal Record which meets company criteria. Must have access to a car during work hours or reliable transportation. Must have access to a computer, printing capabilities, smart phone. Must have Steel Toe boots/shoes (green patch).


To further understand what it is to be a Merchandiser for Scotts Canada, use this link to view: https://scottsmiraclegro.com/careers/canadian-merchandisers/

THIS IS NOT AN EXCLUSIVE OR EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DEMANDS THAT AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS JOB MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM FROM TIME TO TIME.