Garden Center Associate - Temp - Part Time

Costa Farms•Largo, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Garden Center Merchandiser serves as the face of Costa Farms in retail garden centers, playing a critical role in maintaining brand standards, optimizing product presentation, and ensuring customers have a positive experience. This position is responsible for the care, display, and replenishment of products in store, as well as maintaining accurate inventory and upholding Costa Farms’ high merchandising standards. Costa Farms is one of the world’s largest horticultural growers, founded in 1961 in Miami, Florida, and has grown to over 5,000 acres globally, employing nearly 6,000 people. The company lives by the values of H3: Humble, Hungry, and Hustling, with a mission to enrich the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life. They grow over 1,500 plant varieties, are driven by innovation, and are committed to diversity and being an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Able to use a smartphone or tablet to submit reports, photos, and updates through company platforms (e.g., Teams, internal apps).
Reliable mode of transportation is necessary.
Must be work-authorized.
Ability to ensure plants are merchandised to Costa Farms' standards, displays are clean and organized, and product presentation is consistent and appealing.
Ability to effectively prioritize daily tasks and manage time independently across multiple locations or responsibilities.
Ability to clearly communicate with store associates, supervisors, and internal teams; report inventory updates, issues, or store needs in a timely manner.
Ability to act as a positive representative of Costa Farms while engaging with store staff and customers in a friendly, respectful manner.
Ability to identify and address issues (e.g., damaged product, inventory discrepancies, or display adjustments) with minimal supervision.
Comfortable working in changing conditions (weather, seasonal product changes, or shifting schedules) and adjusting priorities as needed.
Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively; support peers and foster a culture of shared success and accountability.
Capable of performing physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, standing for long periods, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic; maintains consistent attendance and follows through on responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure Costa Farms and/or third-party products are neatly displayed, fully stocked, and visually appealing at all times.
Follow Costa Farms merchandising standards and planograms to maintain consistency across stores.
Rotate inventory based on freshness and product lifecycle.
Provide excellent customer service to stores and store personnel by exhibiting impeccable professionalism, integrity, and decorum.
Be available for flexible schedule changes based on business needs (including but not limited to seasonal demand and additional hours outside of the regular work schedule, such as weekends, nights, and holidays).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information or help as required.
Comply with safety standards while working in the stores and demand the same of other Costa Farms employees.
Exhibit high levels of productivity and accuracy while Merchandising products in the stores.
Energetically execute tasks as directed by members of the team.
Strive to learn as quickly as possible and improve execution and productivity every day.
Complete surveys and Go Spot Check missions correctly and promptly.
Track and report inventory levels using designated systems.
Arrive to set location(s) to meet with the team as needed and consistently complete assigned schedule.
Prepare stores for tours, meetings, and other events as required.
Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with store personnel.
Ensure that consumers are treated well by projecting a cheerful, helpful, and friendly persona.
Perform additional duties as required.