Garden State Growers / Simply Set is hiring a Garden Center Team Lead to build and oversee a team delivering specialized merchandising services for Walmart on behalf of wholesale suppliers. You will be responsible for recruiting and training Seasonal Merchandisers within your assigned market and guiding your team to train retail associates and manage garden center operations.
What You'll Do
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train Seasonal Merchandisers within the assigned market.
- Manage and oversee the day-to-day workflow and operations of the market.
- Administer employee discipline and terminations in accordance with company policies.
- Oversee one assigned market consisting of 7-12 stores.
- Train and support the team to execute retail merchandising tasks, including product placement, displays, and signage.
- Train store associates on proper watering practices.
- Implement assigned retail schematics and merchandising materials.
- Ensure all merchandising meets Walmart's established standards.
- Train retail staff to complete scheduled tasks.
- Capture before-and-after photos of displays and merchandising plans and submit them to the Regional Manager.
- Consistently meet company and client objectives.
- Clock in and out using Volt and Chronotek for each store visit.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with store management, associates, and suppliers.
- Deliver exceptional customer service.
- Strictly adhere to the assigned weekly labor hour budget.
- Visit each assigned store on a weekly basis.
- Work regularly alongside merchandisers in-store, including possible documentation.
- Upload only approved specification photos to OneDrive.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the Regional Manager via email, text and phone.
- Report any issues or concerns to the Regional Manager immediately.
- Submit weekly schedules for yourself and merchandisers to the Regional Manager by Friday evening of the prior week, and promptly communicate any changes.
- Work Saturday hours from April through October.
- Work holidays as required during peak season.
- Obtain approval from Regional Manager for all time-off requests.
What We're Looking For
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Enjoys working outdoors with annual and perennial plants.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Must own and be able to use a smartphone.
- Completion of Scintilla In-Store certification required prior to start date.
- Valid driver license and reliable transportation required.
Technical Stack
- Volt
- Chronotek
- OneDrive
Team & Environment
You will oversee a team of Merchandisers for 7-12 stores within your assigned market and report directly to the Regional Manager.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Seasonal Paid Time Off (SPTO)
- 401(K) retirement plan, with eligibility after one year of service
Work Mode
This is an onsite role. Your primary work locations will be the assigned market stores.
Garden State Growers / Simply Set is an equal opportunity employer.
