Seasonal Garden shop Merchandiser
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Stew Leonard's
Norwalk, CT, US
Summary
The merchandiser is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized garden shop while stocking inventory and fronting products. They must also provide exceptional customer service and assist with seasonal tasks such as wreath-making and tree handling.
Job Description
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.
Seasonal Garden Shop Merchandiser
Seasonal Hourly – starting rate $17.25/hour
Position Description:
The Garden Shop is just the place for the individual who loves the outdoors and likes change. There is always something new and exciting going on! As the seasons change, so too does the garden shop's inventory. From flowers and shrubs to pumpkins to Christmas trees. This department is perfect for someone who likes to work with their hands and get them dirty!
Your day-to-day:
• Taking care of customers and answering questions
• Keeping the Garden Shop clean and organized
• Fronting products
• Stocking merchandise
• Christmas time- making wreaths, filling tree stands, tying trees to cars
• Being the needs of the department change every few months being able to adapt to whatever the inventory is
• Provide exceptional customer service
What you bring to the team:
• Being able to adapt and quick to change seasons
• Communicate with customers and answer questions about the inventory
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude
• Work a flexible schedule
• Great customer service
• Weekend availability a must
Working Conditions:
• Must be willing to work very cold climates
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
Happy Team Members Create Happy Customers!
Why you’ll love working here!
Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.
Benefits: 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time, on demand pay and more!
Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?
Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our employees Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait?
We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do business
Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
Stew Leonard’s began as a small dairy store founded in 1969 with just seven employees. Today, Stew Leonard’s is still family-owned and operated, but has grown to become a nearly $600 million business with more than 2,000 employees. The company has received worldwide acclaim for excellence in customer service and quality and was selected to FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work for in America” list for ten consecutive years.
In addition to the headquarters in Norwalk, Conn., Stew Leonard’s has stores in Danbury and Newington, Conn., Yonkers, Farmingdale and East Meadow, N.Y and a food and wine store in Paramus, NJ.
Stew Leonard's was dubbed the "Disneyland of Dairy Stores" by the New York Times, because of its costumed characters, scheduled entertainment, petting zoo and animatronics throughout the stores.
The company has received worldwide acclaim for excellence in customer service and quality and is featured in two of management expert Tom Peter's books: A Passion for Excellence and Thriving on Chaos. In 1992, Stew Leonard's earned an entry into The Guinness Book of World Records for having "the greatest sales per unit area of any single food store in the United States."
Founded
1969
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Norwalk, CT
Stew Leonard’s began as a small dairy store founded in 1969 with just seven employees. Today, Stew Leonard’s is still family-owned and operated, but has grown to become a nearly $600 million business with more than 2,000 employees. The company has received worldwide acclaim for excellence in customer service and quality and was selected to FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work for in America” list for ten consecutive years.
In addition to the headquarters in Norwalk, Conn., Stew Leonard’s has stores in Danbury and Newington, Conn., Yonkers, Farmingdale and East Meadow, N.Y and a food and wine store in Paramus, NJ.
Stew Leonard's was dubbed the "Disneyland of Dairy Stores" by the New York Times, because of its costumed characters, scheduled entertainment, petting zoo and animatronics throughout the stores.
The company has received worldwide acclaim for excellence in customer service and quality and is featured in two of management expert Tom Peter's books: A Passion for Excellence and Thriving on Chaos. In 1992, Stew Leonard's earned an entry into The Guinness Book of World Records for having "the greatest sales per unit area of any single food store in the United States."
Founded
1969
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Norwalk, CT