Benefits:

Weekend Shift Availability

Weekly Pay

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Retail Plant Care Specialist (Merchandiser Role)

Do you love plants and enjoy making retail environments look their best? Join Kalamazoo Garden Solutions as a Retail Plant Care Specialist!

At Kalamazoo Garden Solutions (KGS), we’re passionate about plants and the role they play in creating beautiful, thriving environments. As a Plant Care Specialist, you’ll become an integral part of our team, helping top national retailers create visually appealing garden displays and ensuring the plants are healthy, watered, and ready to engage customers. This position is a great opportunity to gain experience in retail merchandising, flowers, and plant care—all while enjoying the outdoors!

Joining Kalamazoo Garden Solutions means stepping into an inclusive, growth-oriented environment where your contribution is valued daily. You'll be supported by an expert team, with flexible scheduling, weekly pay, and a fun work environment where your accomplishments are visible each day.

Visit our website to learn more about the impact we are making in your local community: https://kalamazoogardensolutions.com/

Meet Some of Our Local Team Leaders:

Evonne - Merchandising Manager

How long with KGS? Going into her fourth season with KGS, Evonne has worked as a Lead with Meijer stores for two years and is now in her second year as a Merchandising Manager overseeing 16 stores (Walmart and Meijer).

Prior Experience? Evonne’s background includes being a Crew Leader for a landscaping company and a Visual Manager and Designer for a garden center.

Passionate About? Family, design, and gardening are Evonne's passions. She’s constantly exploring new gardening techniques and incorporating design into her gardening practices.

Rochelle - Merchandising Manager

How long with KGS? Rochelle joined KGS in January 2019 and currently serves as a Merchandising Manager.

Prior Experience? Before KGS, Rochelle worked as a Retail Supervisor of Events, overseeing and managing retail setups for various events.

Passionate About? Rochelle enjoys spending time with her two pugs and is dedicated to the upkeep of her parents' home, reflecting her caring nature for both family and her home.

Nick- Regional Manager

How long with KGS? Been with the company for 10 years.

Prior Experience? Previous work experience in retail management and retail merchandising.

Passionate About? Enjoy gardening, hiking, camping, lounging by the pool, catching a tan, and generally being outdoors.

Barbara - Merchandising Manager

How long with KGS? Joined Kalamazoo Garden Solutions as Merchandising Manager this year, bringing 20 years of experience in plant merchandising.

Prior Experience? Extensive background in plant merchandising and building strong, passionate teams within the industry.

Passionate About? Enjoys hiking, running, gardening, landscaping, spending time with farm animals, and cherishing moments with grown children and 5 grandchildren.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up and arrange visually appealing plant displays to attract customers and promote sales.

Ensure that products are stocked, organized, and accessible.

Monitor inventory levels and communicate with store management for restocking needs.

Assist with plant care, including watering and general upkeep.

Work collaboratively with the team to ensure a high standard of display and plant health.

Position Requirements:

City of Residence: Candidates must live in close proximity to our local client retail service location(s), which will be confirmed during the pre-interview process.

Reliable Transportation: Reliable transportation is required to commute to work.

Flexible Schedule: A commitment of at least 2 days per week for 4-hour shifts is required. Additional shifts may be available upon request.

Physical Fitness: Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, push, pull, and remain active for the duration of their shift.

Qualifications:

Prior merchandising or retail experience is a bonus.

Must be able to work independently and with a team.

Ability to hold a schedule and be organized.

Reliability is essential.

Strong customer service oriented attitude.

What We Offer:

Flexible work hours and weekend shift opportunities.

On the job training.

Competitive weekly pay with the opportunity for additional hours.

A supportive, energetic team with room for growth.

If you have a passion for plants and creating beautiful spaces, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at Kalamazoo Garden Solutions and start your career in plant care and retail merchandising.