Visual Merchandising Supervisor

Complete Merchandising Solutions Inc. (CMS) is a third party merchandising company in the live goods (plants) industry operating across Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. We service several Big Box Retailers by merchandising plants in their indoor and outdoor garden centres.

We are currently seeking a Visual Merchandising Supervisor with a vehicle for the New Brunswick / Charlottetown area (store lists below).

Responsibilities :

Supervisors will report directly to the Regional Manager.

Responsible for motivating and managing a team of Merchandisers year-round.

Will train employees as well as provide feedback to Team Members

Communicate daily with your Team as well as the Regional Manager

Must have a reliable vehicle - as you will drive to different store locations.

Will communicate with store contacts, manage inventory supplies and order product to maintain adequate stocks levels in the garden centers.

Responsible for unloading plant deliveries and merchandising them in garden centres to create an organized and pleasant customer shopping experience.

Responsible for completing online reports (including pictures) through a free mobile App.

No sales service involved, although a friendly presence is required for the position as you will be expected to establish positive relationships with garden centre management staff

The ability to follow direction and have a keen eye for attention to detail.

This role entails about 90% being in the field and 5-10% admin / computer work

Requirements :

University or college education in horticulture considered an asset.

Experience in a Supervisory or team lead role.

A friendly and approachable attitude is required as you will be expected to establish and build relationships with Customers, the CMS Management Team and our Clients.

Must be able to follow direction from the Management Team as well as show initiative and prioritize tasks independently.

Mobile device proficiency. Experience using Microsoft Excel

Personal vehicle to travel between locations

Compensation : Permanent position

18 / hour

3 paid sick days per year

Benefits (after completing probationary period)

Monthly phone allowance (after probationary period)

Monthly car allowance

Drive time between store locations will be compensated

Hours :

Full-Time hours for the Spring and Summer Seasons.

Generally, daytime weekday hours. Will be expected to check and respond to time sensitive emails outside of normal working hours.

Weekend work will be required during the Spring Season as well as November and possibly at other times throughout the year. May be required to work more than 8 hours in a day (in spring season and for promotional periods).

Locations responsible for :

1450 Regent Street Fredericton, NB

55 Depot Court Saint John, NB

235 Mapleton Road Moncton, NB

60 Buchanan Drive Charlottetown, PE

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities : Must be physically capable of performing all duties as assigned which may include : Standing / Working for long periods depending on delivery sizes; Working outside in the elements; Fast-paced environment; Tight deadlines; Repetitive tasks; Handling and lifting heavy loads at times-up to 50 lbs.

Complete Merchandising Solutions Inc. embraces diversity and, as an equal opportunity employer, is committed to creating an inclusive workplace while establishing a diversified qualified workforce. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email your contact information to us for a follow-up. While we appreciate your interest in obtaining employment with Complete Merchandising Solutions Inc., only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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