Company Description:

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Every Associate plays an important role in providing innovative solutions for today’s gardeners and growers and contributing new ideas to improve operations. In our company you need grit, it is what we were founded on over 150 years ago and is what keeps us growing. Regardless of your level in the organization there is a platform for your voice to be heard and the ability to influence change. Family, community and hard working values are weaved into all that we do. Come grow with us, where we develop and nurture the next generation of leaders.

Do you enjoy hands-on, physical work and being outdoors?

Do you want a job that keeps you busy, physically fit and challenged creatively?

Do you want to have the winter months off for travel/leisure/school?

Do you have previous merchandising/retail experience or are you willing to learn?

Do you have a passion for gardening/horticulture and/or lawn care?

Recently retired and looking to keep busy?

If any of the above sound like you and you are interested in learning more, then we'd love to chat with you!

As a Merchandiser Counselor you will be merchandising in the Seasonal/Garden Centre department at the Home Depot and Lowes. Candidates must live within 20 km’s to the stores in the assigned area.

This a contract position with a start date of March and end date in August . There is however a high probability of extension into September/October.

Below are the type of hours you can expect per week: 16-24 hours (March) 32-40 hours (April - May) 20-32 hours ( June-August). Typical weekday shift is 8am - 4:30pm. Weekday shifts are flexible. Some weekend work may be required from April to End of May.

Hourly wage: $17.50

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 counselling sessions including lawn and garden educational clinics, promotional events and in-aisle consumer education as needed.

Job Specifications (Minimum Requirements)

Skill Factors (education, experience, communication, technical, etc.)

• Strong initiative, self-directed and able to work independently with little supervision

• Reliable

• Good organization and planning skills

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• Ability to fluently read, write and speak English (fluency in French required for some territories)

• Basic computer skills

Effort Factors (physical and mental demands)

• Some Heavy lifting required; bending, kneeling, standing for extended periods of time; comfortable with ladders

Working Conditions

• Early morning, evening and weekend work may be necessary

• Ability to travel locally by car as needed

• Works in “big box” retail stores with natural and artificial light exposure; forklifts and/or similar machinery is present

• Will be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity including indoor/outdoor working conditions

A few other things we’ll expect from you:

• Current valid Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract, Criminal Record which meets Company criteria.

• Must have full access to a car during work hrs. (mileage reimbursed)

• Must have access to a computer with high-speed internet and printing capabilities

• Must have daily use of cell phone

• Must have Steel Toe boots/shoes (green patch)

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.

COME GROW WITH US, WHERE THE GRASS REALLY IS GREENER!