Garden Center Associate

Costa Farms•Cedar Park, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Garden Center Merchandiser serves as Costa Farms’ representative in retail garden centers around Cedar Park, Leander, and Marble Falls, Texas. The role maintains brand standards, product presentation, and a positive customer experience by caring for, displaying, replenishing, and tracking Costa Farms and third-party products. Merchandisers follow merchandising standards and planograms, rotate products for freshness, and report inventory information using designated systems. This is a physically active, hands-on position in retail garden centers, including locations such as The Home Depot. Work takes place outdoors or in semi-covered areas and may involve varying weather conditions. Team members work independently across assigned locations, manage their schedules and time, and interact professionally with store personnel and consumers. Reliable transportation is necessary because assignments may cover multiple stores within a territory.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
All applicants must be authorized to work; Costa Farms will not sponsor a visa for this position.
Reliable transportation to travel among retail locations within an assigned territory.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively across locations.
Ability to use a smartphone or tablet to submit reports, photos, and updates through company platforms.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing racks, and reaching.
Ability to lift and move plant products or displays safely, as described in the work environment requirements.
Dependability, punctuality, consistent attendance, and a strong work ethic.
Clear communication with store associates, supervisors, and internal teams.
Ability to adapt to changing weather, seasonal product changes, and shifting schedules.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail, merchandising, or garden center experience.
Basic knowledge of plant care.

Responsibilities

Keep Costa Farms and 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 customer service to stores and store personnel.
Adjust availability and work schedules to business needs, including seasonal demand and additional hours outside regular schedules, such as weekends, nights, and holidays.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information or provide assistance as required.
Follow safety standards in stores and promote compliance by other Costa Farms employees.
Merchandise products with high productivity and accuracy, and carry out tasks as directed by the team.
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 consistently complete the assigned schedule.
Prepare stores for tours, meetings, and other events as required.
Build and maintain respectful relationships with store personnel.
Treat consumers well by being cheerful, helpful, and friendly.
Perform additional duties as required.