their needs, offer assistance and demonstrate Scotts' products. This position will require the merchandising of Scotts products by restocking shelves, racks, displays; cleaning and facing product; repairing or removing damaged items; re-labeling grass seed and other products to ensure Scotts products are on display and in saleable condition where consumers can find them and purchase them.
Counselors provide demonstrations, counseling sessions and promotional events as needed. May be responsible to service multiple locations throughout assigned territory. Key Work Performed Understand consumers' needs and recommend Scotts' products to fill their needs. Answer consumers' questions about
lawn and garden care Demonstrate how all Scotts products will meet the consumers' needs Provide product recommendations and product knowledge to both consumers and retail customer associates Display and distribute sales related materials as needed (e.
g. rebate coupons, point of purchase (POP) materials, etc. ) Downstocking products when needed Provide consumer counseling sessions including lawn and garden educational clinics, promotional events and in-aisle consumer education as needed. Complete all required on-line reports in a timely and accurate manner. (e. g. time sheets, surveys etc. ) Minimum Requirements At least 18 years of age High school diploma or equivalent preferred Previous
retail experience preferred Previous selling experience preferred Previous consumer interaction experience preferred Strong initiative, self-motivation, and be able to work independently with little or no supervision Ability to effectively communicate to understand consumer needs and be able to explain how Scotts' products can fill those needs.
Provide detailed product information, as appropriate, to respond to consumer questions and concerns Ability to work evenings and weekends during in-season periods Basic computer skills to be able to navigate a web-based time entry system to enter time worked each day Ability and willingness to learn about Scotts products and retail partner store procedures and processes Ability to occasionally lift, push and pull up to 60 lbs.
Ability to occasionally climb an 8'-12' safety ladder while carrying product Willingness and ability to be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity including indoor/outdoor working conditions Willingness to submit to The Scotts Company pre-hire screening, which includes drug screen, criminal history check, social security validation, automobile insurance verification and Motor Vehicle Request (MVR) check Possession of a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
May have to transport point of purchase (POP) signage and travel to additional stores. Daily access to the Internet Ability to provide your own sturdy leather shoe to be used while in stores. Completion of all required on-line training courses within appropriate time period (e. g. policies, procedures, product knowledge etc. ) PLEASE APPLY USING THE BELOW APPLICAITON LINK www. scotts.
