Garden Center Associate

Costa Farms, LLC•Cedar Park, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Garden Center Merchandiser represents Costa Farms in retail garden centers around Cedar Park, Leander, and Marble Falls, Texas. The role is responsible for caring for, displaying, and replenishing Costa Farms and third-party products, maintaining accurate inventory, following brand merchandising standards, and helping provide customers with a positive experience. The position is a hands-on, physically active role based in retail garden centers, including locations such as The Home Depot. Work takes place outdoors or in semi-covered environments and may involve changing weather conditions. Team members may work independently across multiple assigned retail locations and need reliable transportation. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Costa Farms will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
All applicants must be authorized to work; Costa Farms will not sponsor a visa for this position.
Able to lift and move plant products or displays up to 50 pounds safely.
Able to perform physically demanding work, including frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing racks, and reaching.
Able to work outdoors or in semi-covered environments in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and cold.
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.
Dependable and punctual, with consistent attendance and follow-through.
Able to manage time independently and adapt to changing conditions and schedules.

Nice To Haves

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

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 according to freshness and product lifecycle.
Provide professional, courteous customer service to stores and store personnel.
Adjust availability to accommodate business needs, including seasonal demand and additional hours outside the regular schedule, such as weekends, nights, and holidays.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide help or information as needed.
Follow safety standards and encourage other Costa Farms employees to do the same.
Complete merchandising tasks with productivity and accuracy; 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 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.
Build and maintain respectful relationships with store personnel.
Treat consumers well by being cheerful, helpful, and friendly.
Perform additional duties as required.