Merchandiser - part time - ref. j17284023

Daltons is a trusted supplier of bulk and bagged growing media and landscape products to many of New Zealand’s leading landscapers, retailers, and nurseries.

This role is responsible for merchandising in the North Shore, Silverdale & Glenfield Bunnings store twice each week, on Monday and Thursday. The merchandiser is responsible for assisting Daltons to drive sales through Bunnings by ensuring their products are merchandised and maintained to their high standards.

The role is part time and involves approximately 6 hours on a Monday and Thursday - 12 hours per week.

The successful applicants will need to have excellent people skills to ensure they effectively build relationships with the Bunnings team members to ensure they have a common goal to meet customer expectations.

• Complete the vendor in-store call cycle schedule that includes two visits per week per store: Monday for pallet counts and Thursday for checking stock levels, general tidiness and placement of product.
• Provide product training to team members to ensure they are familiar with the features and benefits of the supplier’s products.
• Ensuring packaging and product presentation is in a sell-able condition at all times.
• Maintain merchandise standards in accordance with Bunnings standards, including keeping the area clean & tidy and the shelves stocked.
• Provide excellent customer service to Bunnings including following up on all orders, customer inquiries etc

• Effective customer relationship management skills
• Effective organisation and time management skills
• Intermediate computer/IT skills
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• The ability to work well as part of a team as well as working autonomously
• A high level of personal grooming and presentation
• A good work ethic, and be honest and reliable
• Previous experience merchandising would be an advantage
• Knowledge of the landscaping, horticultural industry would be useful but not required
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 20kg

Hours: Each visit to each store will be approximately two hours long. However we need someone with enough flexibility to be able to work longer hours if required during peak times, and also additional visits for promotions, staff training etc.

You will be paid a set rate per visit to the stores, along with an hourly wage for extra visits that are required. Mileage is paid between the stores.

We understand that happy, healthy employees are the heart of our success. With a culture of care and collaboration, we go the extra mile to make Daltons a great place to work.

If you think you would like to work for a reputable New Zealand business and are flexible with your work hours then please apply.