Retail Merchandising Associate (Fort Collins/Timnath) at Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises LLC

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandising, Customer Service, Sales, Stock Rotation, Inventory Tracking, Plant Care, Physical Stamina, Independent Work, Teamwork, Communication, Time Management, Lifting, Bending, Standing, Pushing Racks

Industry

Farming

Description

Description ~*NOW HIRING FOR 6-WEEK MERCHANDISING PROGRAM*~ Job Title: Sales Associate Pay: $20/hour (starting wage); $20.50-$21/hour+ (rehires based on experience) Status: Seasonal/Temporary (Approximately 6 weeks from approx. March 30th to May 30th +/- 1-2 weeks based on sales volume) Schedule: Based on store needs. Weekend availability highly preferred. Morning shift approximately 6AM to 2PM; Afternoon shift approximately 12PM to 6/8PM. Closing shifts must have availability until 6:00PM-8:00PM (store dependent) Interviews: Recruiters anticipate contacting candidates between February 26th and March 27th for jobs starting approximately March 30th. ********** InColor strives to provide the highest quality product to all our customers. We are a plant vendor providing annuals, perennials, ground cover, and vegetables to different stores across the Colorado region. As a Sales Associate you will work for our 6-week Spring Vendor Managed Program merchandising flowers and providing customer services to our clientele inside of Costco stores across the Colorado region. Sales Associates set, organize, care for, and sell products such as annual flowers, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and other plants within different retail stores. This position requires the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment handling a high volume of perishable products. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently with minimum supervision and optimize sales. Previous experience in retail, greenhouse, customer service, sales, or merchandising is helpful but not required. All Sales Associates are hired as a seasonal, temporary employee to help with our 6 Week intensive program (approximately April – June). Hours and schedules are not guaranteed and are based on the scheduling and retail needs of Merchandising Supervisors and InColor management. Opportunities to work within a different InColor position after season end are extremely limited; when opportunities are available, promotions/continuation of employment is based on the needs of the business, individual worker performance, availability, location, and applicable skills/experience. ********** Essential Functions/Duties Merchandising live goods for optimum visibility and sales. Organize plants by type on metal racks on wheels and displays within a retail environment (typically hybrid indoor/outdoor space). Consolidate products placed on metal racks on wheels. Rotate/cycle stock throughout the shift to encourage sales. Create signs and track inventory. Update labels on sale items as instructed by the Merchandising Supervisor/InColor Management. Pull racks of product from receiving or back of store after deliveries and remove empty racks from the front vestibule area. Set-up and clean/sweep around display areas Care for live plant products, clean, and cull dead/wilted product (e.g. “dead heading”/pinch off old foliage, pruning, cycling product, etc.) Moisture management / water dry plants per program requirements and refill watering tank (Aquamate) Speak with clients, managers, and customers about inventory within your store, and assist in providing customer service within a client location. This position works both independently and in a team for various tasks. When the store is open to the public or members, there should always be a team member present in the vestibule to provide customer service. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating with clients, managers, vendors, co-workers, and employees in a respectful manner. Report feedback from stores, concerns, and details regarding the store’s performance to a Merchandising Supervisor and escalate issues that could impact sales or the team in a timely manner. In addition to the above responsibilities, Sales Associates may be required to assist with various projects within client locations as needed and directed by a Merchandising Supervisor and InColor Management including but not limited to updating inventory using company software, completing inventory counts, and assisting with other nearby stores within the territory. ********** Requirements Must be 17 years of age and eligible to work in the United States. Must be able to understand and answer questions in both written and spoken English (conversational fluency required). Must be able to work as a part of team and communicate in a respectful and timely manner when speaking to clients, customers, managers, and coworkers. Must be able to reach and regularly lift and/or move 25-50lbs pounds and frequently push and pull racks on wheels of 40-80lbs+ with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to perform tasks involving stooping, walking, bending, and standing for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation. Must have reliable transportation to report to the retail store on a daily basis. To prevent injury, employees must abide by the safety procedures set by Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises, LLC (dba InColor). Position requires applicants to pass a Background check (federal & state/county, sex offender, international and SSN trace) To prevent injury, employees must abide by the safety procedures set by Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises, LLC (dba InColor).

Responsibilities

The Sales Associate will merchandise live goods, including setting up and organizing plants on racks for optimal visibility and sales within retail stores. Essential duties also involve caring for live plant products, managing moisture, creating signs, tracking inventory, and providing customer service to clientele.