Merchandiser
Mayo Garden Center
Knoxville, TN, USA
4 days ago
Full-time Onsite
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Mayo Garden Centers is a locally owned garden center that specializes in all garden items, power equipment, and patio furniture. Mayo Garden Centers is looking for a well rounded applicant that can assist in selecting and purchasing goods to be sold in our retail store.  In addition applicant will need to determine the stocking needs of our stores and work closely with management to ensure all shelves are stocked.  Applicant will be responsible for encouraging sales with attractive displays and placement of inventory on the showroom floor.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and plan merchandising strategies for the store
  • Research supplier options, taking into consideration prices, quality, etc. to determine the best fit for our retail stores
  • Monitor the popularity of existing products

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Previous experience as a buyer/merchandiser preferred
  • Understanding of sales techniques and best practices in customer service
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

 

Salary is dependent upon experience.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Dental Insurance are available to all full time employees. Mayo's pays half of the cost for the employee and any family members on the plan. 
  • Employees also accrue sick pay each week that can be used if the employee is too sick to come to work.
  • Matching 401K retirement plan.
  • Mayo's pays for vacation time based upon hours worked and length of employment.
  • Mayo's also pays employees for all holidays that Mayo's closes for.
  • Very few Sundays are required (Mayo's is closed on Sundays except for April, May and December) and no evenings.
  • Applicants will have a set schedule from week to week with their day off being the same each week.

 

All interested applicants can also fill out an application at our West Knoxville location. The address is 4718 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN 37922.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Hours: 9-6pm