COMPANY OVERVIEW

Market Fresh is Guelph’s premier independent gourmet grocer focused on local producers and products. We have been in operation for over 20 years and pride ourselves on offering exceptional customer service and quality food. Our full-service grocery store includes a scratch bakery, butcher shop, deli, commercial kitchen, Gourmet to Go Cafe, full kitchen, garden centre and giftware area. Market Fresh is a celebration of fine food—making us a destination shopping experience for community members and visitors. Our MF in the Community program seeks to raise awareness and funding for local not-for-profit programs and charities aligned to our mission to buy local, be local, support local.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Home and Garden Merchandiser is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the visual merchandising strategy for the Giftware department. This includes creating eye-catching product displays, ensuring the department’s layout is conducive to an optimal shopping experience, and maintaining the overall aesthetic and brand image. The role requires a creative mindset and attention to detail. The ideal candidate for this posisiton will have experience with giftware and florals as well as a demonstrated passion for interior design!

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High School Diploma
• A degree in visual merchandising or interior design would be considered an asset

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• High level of integrity and work ethic.
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
• Ability to merchandise retail sales floor with cohesive, aesthetically pleasing displays.
• Ability to anticipate product sell through and order merchandise accordingly.
• Understanding of flower and plant care and gift basket creation.
• Passion for interior design.
  Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
  Pay: From $19.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Work Location: In perso

Time allocation of the below responsibilities will vary day-to-day based on business needs.