Job Description
Description
Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a District Manager to call on home improvement retailers Lowes, Home Depot and Walmart in Brighton, MI. A District Manager on the Retail Sales & Service Team is responsible for in-store service execution in a designated number of Lowes, Home Depot and Walmart accounts in a defined geographic area; implementing service fundamentals and best practices for hourly retail Merchandisers and providing management / oversight of direct reports within their assigned and scheduled stores. This position is focused on developing strategies to increase point of sale (POS) for Central Garden products in the designated assigned accounts. MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Train, motivate and provide leadership to an assigned group of merchandisers
- Managingup to 4-5 full or part time merchandisers and their work schedules
- Conduct store audits to ensure that the fundamentals of merchandising and best practices are being implemented
- Developing and maintaining strong business relationships with all levels of account management (Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart)
- Negotiating additional display space in the stores
- Must be able to manage critical timelines such as Resets, Seed Re-labeling and special projects
- Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, pottery and fertilizers within assigned stores in territory
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
1-2 years of Retail Merchandising experience preferredRetail Merchandising experience in a seasonal category is a plusBA / BS degree or an extensive amount of retail merchandisingStrong communication skills required to interact with store management and direct reportsPrior experience with maintaining customer relationships is preferredAbility to work independently, manage time effectively, multi-task and problem solveStrong reading skills required to understand packaging labels and re-tagging projectsMust be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs consistently throughout the course of a work dayMust be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and powered hand toolsMust have a valid drivers license in the state in which you reside, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proof of current personal car insurance with you listed as an insureddriverAbility to work in a constant state of alertness and safe mannerWORKING CONDITIONS
Retail store environment both in store and garden centerWork week is Monday - Friday and some weekends during Peak Season (March - June)Ability to travel daily and overnight between stores (personal car)RemotePOSITION INFORMATION
This position pays $52,000 - $54,000 annually depending on experienceBenefits for full-time positions include paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays) and other benefits which can befound atwww.CentralBenefits.orgBENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFree Life and Disability InsuranceHealth and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!Paid vacation, holidays and sick timeEmployee Assistance ProgramDiscounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)Referral Program with cash bonusAccess to on-demand payCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT) (NASDAQ : CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Companys innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry~Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visitwww.central.comto learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-FW1