Garden Center Associate

Costa Farms, LLC•Portland, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Garden Center Merchandiser serves as Costa Farms’ representative in retail garden centers around Portland, Troutdale, and The Dalles, Oregon. The role supports Costa Farms’ brand standards and customer experience by caring for, displaying, replenishing, and tracking products in stores. Team members follow merchandising standards and planograms, rotate inventory according to freshness and product lifecycle, and maintain clean, organized, appealing displays. This is a physically active, hands-on position based in retail garden centers, such as The Home Depot. Work takes place outdoors or in semi-covered environments and involves exposure to varying weather conditions. Merchandisers may work independently across multiple retail locations, manage their time, communicate with store personnel and internal teams, and use a smartphone or tablet to submit inventory updates, photos, surveys, and other reports. A reliable mode of transportation is necessary. The schedule may change based on business needs, including seasonal demand and additional hours outside the regular schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
All applicants must be work-authorized; Costa Farms will not sponsor a visa for this position.
Reliable mode of transportation for travel among assigned retail locations.
Able to use a smartphone or tablet to submit reports, photos, and updates through company platforms.
Able to perform physically demanding work, including frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing racks, and reaching.
Able to safely lift and move plant products or displays up to 50 pounds.
Able to work outdoors or in semi-covered environments in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and cold.
Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet merchandising and operational expectations.
Dependable and punctual, with consistent attendance and follow-through.
Available for schedule changes based on business needs, including seasonal demand and additional hours such as weekends, nights, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail, merchandising, or garden center experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of plant care is a plus.

Responsibilities

Keep Costa Farms and/or third-party products neatly displayed, fully stocked, and visually appealing.
Follow Costa Farms merchandising standards and planograms across stores.
Rotate inventory based on freshness and product lifecycle.
Provide professional, courteous service to stores and store personnel.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information or provide help as needed.
Comply with safety standards and encourage other Costa Farms employees to do the same.
Merchandise products with high productivity and accuracy and carry out team-directed tasks energetically.
Learn quickly and continually improve execution and productivity.
Complete surveys and Go Spot Check missions correctly and promptly.
Track and report inventory levels using designated systems.
Arrive at assigned locations to meet with the team as needed and complete the assigned schedule consistently.
Prepare stores for tours, meetings, and other events as required.
Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with store personnel.
Treat consumers well by being cheerful, helpful, and friendly.
Perform additional duties as required.