Assistant Merchandisers Lower Mainland BC OUTDOOR Garden Centres (Burnaby)

Assistant Merchandisers Lower Mainland BC OUTDOOR Garden Centres (Burnaby)

Assistant Merchandiser Retail OUTDOOR Garden Centre - Lower Mainland, BC

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Merchandiser Representative is responsible for supporting the Lead Merchandiser with the merchandising and promotion of TSC Nursery Sales trees, shrubs and perennial plants. This includes but is not limited to maintaining our plants and ensuring display areas represent TSC Nursery Sales in a creative, professional and well-maintained appearance at all times.

The job setting is an OUTDOOR retail garden centre. If you enjoy working outdoors, surrounded by plants and getting a great physical workout while you’re working then this seasonal job might be for you! This position is typically from March through September. The weekly hours range from 0 to 40, depending on weather and on sales. The peak season (and busiest time) is May through to July. This position can be a great stepping-stone for the right candidate. We value personable and reliable individuals who have a strong work ethic and enjoy team work as well as performing independent tasks. If this all sounds interesting to you, reach out to us; we’re keen to talk with you!

Note: We're hiring assistant merchandisers in various locations throughout the lower mainland of BC. The positions are part-time or full-time. Please inquire through this ad to learn about opportunities part time or full time in a location nearest you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

MERCHANDISING

Merchandising plants in accordance with plan-o-grams, using established best practices for creating inviting and highly saleable displays of nursery products.

Merchandising can include:

- Unloading plants from shipping racks onto benches and pallets





- Pushing / pulling shipping racks through garden centre sales areas

- Utilizing various merchandising techniques (e.g., colour blocking) to create engaging retail displays

- Ensuring retail prices are clearly posted

- Clearing, condensing, and moving plants to make room for new shipments of plants in the garden centre sales areas

- Culling, cleaning, and dead-heading plants to ensure plants are always attractive and saleable

- Replenishing product to support sales targets

TIME MANAGEMENT

- Meeting deadlines and assigned timelines for completing tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

MERCHANDISING: previous merchandising experience is an asset.

PLANT IDENTIFICATION: basic knowledge of plant identification is an asset.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

- This is a very physical job! Must be able to lift 50 lbs alone or team lift up to 100 lbs.
- Must own and wear SAFETY TOE BOOTS AT ALL TIMES when in the garden centre.
- Must be able/willing to work OUTDOORS -- during hot sunny weather and cool rainy days.
- Must have reliable transportation to/from the retail garden centre; including appropriate vehicle insurance.
- Must own a smartphone
- Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
- Must observe and follow safety protocol at all times.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Salary: $18.00 to $21.00 /hour DOE

Job Types: Full time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Are you athletic? What sports do you play?
- Do you love plants?

Experience:

- merchandising: 1 year (preferred)
- Visual Merchandisers: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Merchandisers Lower Mainland BC OUTDOOR Garden Centres (Burnaby)
🏢 TSC Nursery Sales
📍 Burnaby