Seasonal Merchandiser

Job Title

Seasonal Merchandiser

Job #

US18863

Requisition Type

Seasonal (Fixed Term)

Function

Sales

State/Province

New York

City

Rochester

Region

Posting Start Date

Mar-07-2024

Division Information

The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide®, Hot Shot®, Cutter®, Repel®, Black Flag®, Garden Safe®, EcoLogic® and Liquid Fence®.

Job Summary

As a Seasonal Merchandise Associate, you will join our Retail Services team in achieving successful sales and top-notch customer service by:

• Maintaining store presentation standards through building displays, fixture installation, store sets, shelf maintenance, down stock, retrofits, inventory reconciliation, display maintenance, and POP installation.
• Identifying opportunities for incremental display space to drive volume goals.
• Providing product knowledge training to store personnel with the intention of allowing them to better drive sales to the end user.
• Generating sales by increasing brand awareness and trial through direct interactions with consumers in assigned stores.
• Covering multiple stores daily and participating in promotional events in assigned territory.
• Assisting and monitoring customer satisfaction.
• Maintaining a safe work environment by understanding and demonstrating safe work practices at all times.
• Complying with all company policies and procedures.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

While our training will set you up for success, there are a few skills/experience you should already have:

• A high school diploma (or GED) and 1-2 years of retail or sales experience.
• A high level of initiative and a competitive drive to succeed.
• Professional communication skills and can communicate effectively across multiple audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours (weekend and evening hours may be required depending on location).
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to travel extensively using personal transportation within the territory (overnight travel may be required depending on location).

We appreciate a job well done, so there are a few perks we offer for this role:

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid mileage
• $25/month for cell phone

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $19.00. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location, and business or organizational needs. This position is a limited-term employee and will be eligible to participate in the employee 401k benefit program, including company match; however, is not eligible for other Company benefits. 

Work Environment

We care about our team, so we want to make sure we share a few more basics about the work environment:

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee must be able to climb ladders and frequently (or occasionally) lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level and working conditions may be similar to those for a warehouse facility.
• Exposure to weather conditions while traveling between assigned stores.