• Job Description

  Req#: 557725

  
  

  Position Summary Responsible for the execution and performance of the live goods merchandising service program within their assigned district, including staffing stores to budgeted levels. The assigned district for this position includes 7 Home Depot Garden Centers in the North Charlotte/Hickory, NC area. Provides leadership and support by embracing the company’s mission, vision, and values to achieve all goals. Acts as a company liaison, providing information and guidance to district management and store teams.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Works with the Regional Manager and Field Support to recruit, interview, and hire Garden Center merchandising teams according to budgetary needs
  • Trains and develops merchandising team according to company expectations
  • Provides ongoing communication, direction, and leadership to the merchandising team
  • Follows all company safety protocols to maintain a safe working and shopping environment
  • Builds and maintains productive working relationships with teams and store staff throughout district
  • Provides updates and feedback to facilitate product sales throughout district
  • Maintains a professional and customer-friendly attitude
  • Follows customer and vendor policies and procedures in daily work routine

  Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Prior management, supervisory, or related leadership experience
  • Ability to plan and coordinate multiple initiatives while meeting deadlines
  • Demonstrates relevant leadership, communication, and facilitation skills
  • Ability to carefully follow directions while paying strong attention to detail
  • Commitment to following all safety requirements and recommendations
  • Ability to learn and embrace company software and business-related applications
  • Willingness to learn and embrace new technology
  • Willingness to embrace company culture
  • Flexible availability, including weekends and key holidays during peak seasons as needed
  • Weekend work as required according to business needs
  • Must reside within designated district
  • Must pass criminal background check
  • Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language
  • Must provide valid driver’s license, proof of require insurance coverage and pass the company’s required Motor Vehicle Report requirements

  Work Environment and Physical Requirements

  • Will work outdoors, sometimes under adverse weather conditions
  • Will work in an indoor environment using standard office equipment
  • Will travel by motorized vehicle for extended periods of time
  • Walk and stand, push, pull, bend, and stoop for an entire shift
  • Lift or carry up to 30 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
  • Lift a minimum of 18 lbs. over your head
  • Perform a buddy or team lift 51-100 lbs.
  • Climb stairs or ladders

  Disclaimer

  This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects individuals from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information .

  
  

  
  

• About the company

  We are a family-owned, wholesale and services company, founded in 1972. Metrolina is the largest single-site, heated greenhouse (over 160 acres) in the U.S.

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