Merchandiser

The Burpee Seed Corp•Missoula, MT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Burpee Garden Products is hiring part-time seasonal Merchandisers for its 2027 season. The role provides retail merchandising coverage within a designated territory, with flexible hours and occasional assistance in other areas as needed. The successful candidate will be self-directed and comfortable working independently. Paid training is available for the right candidate, and previous retail merchandising experience is ideal. The position involves setting up and taking down seed displays, maintaining displays, coordinating reorders, reporting on retail activity and inventory, and building positive relationships with store management. Work can be labor intensive and requires lifting, loading, pushing, and pulling cartons weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as bending, reaching, and squatting. Candidates must have a vehicle, a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a smartphone with functional apps and internet and email access. Burpee offers a competitive hourly pay rate, mileage reimbursement, and an employee discount. The role provides flexible, independent field work and an opportunity to build retail merchandising experience.

Requirements

Must have a smartphone with access to email and the internet.
Smartphone must be able to download apps and support their functionality.
Must have internet and email access.
Must be able to lift, load, push, and pull cartons weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to bend, reach, and squat while performing merchandising activities.
Must have a personal vehicle.
Must have a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
Must be self-directed and enjoy working independently.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail merchandising experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and tear down Burpee Seed displays, racking, and store fixtures.
Straighten and organize displays.
Communicate reorders for designated accounts.
Complete weekly reporting accurately and on time.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with store management.
Monitor and report inventory, including itemizing and counting unsold packets at the end of the season.
Report retail activity regularly to the Retail Merchandising Manager.
Perform additional merchandising activities as needed.
Provide merchandising coverage within a designated retail territory and occasionally assist in other areas when necessary.