Job description

Division Manager - Live Goods Merchandising

Includes 100 Kroger locations across the state of Ohio (primarily in Columbus and Toledo areas)

RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but not limited to):

• Manage team of merchandisers that service Kroger owned stores daily
• Hire and supervise employees, deal with conflicts, and motivate employees
• Train employees on product knowledge, store watering, maintaining a safe and clean display area, how to receive and stage a variety of outdoor plants in areas designated by store and Plan-O-Gram (POG), ensuring proper signage is in place, and removing and recording unsaleable plant material
• Communicate daily with employees on projects and tasks completed
• Continuously analyze the needs of the stores and adjust team as needed
• Review photos and summary of tasks performed from merchandisers
• Assist in store coverage when a regular merchandiser is unavailable
• Build strong, positive relationships with Floral Manager, Store Managers, and Kroger associates
• Document/capture information of all Kroger stores in Division
• Train and monitor all merchandisers via Repsly app/platform

REQUIREMENTS:

• Have dependable transportation
• Able to lift 15-30 lbs. repetitively on occasions
• Able to work outside in all conditions
• Understand and follow a Plan-O-Gram
• Available to work weekends and holidays when required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Should be outgoing and able to interact with store personnel, merchandisers, and customers
• Merchandising and team management experience required
• Experience hiring/supervising/managing remote employees
• Some overnight travel necessary when visiting geographically remote stores
• Live goods/horticulture experience preferred

OTHER:

• Dates: Starting 1/1/23
• Salary: $50,000/year (based on experience); paid bi-weekly
• $100/month car stipend
• 1 week paid vacation for first year
• Will be issued company credit card for all work related expenses (gas, airfare, lodging, meals, etc.)

Benefits: Available after 90 days of employment

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance

ABOUT NATIONAL GARDEN SERVICE:

National Garden Service is the exclusive outdoor floral merchandising provider for Kroger stores (and subsidiaries) nationwide. We offer full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions depending on location(s).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

jjbodyshop.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, jjbodyshop.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, jjbodyshop.com is the ideal place to find your next job.