District Manager - Merchandising

Position Summary This role is responsible for leading the execution and performance of the live plant goods merchandising service program in 14 Walmart Garden Centers in the Southern Delaware & Maryland Eastern Shore area. This role ensures garden centers are merchandised to company standards to drive sales and enhance the customer experience. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Hires and trains a team of merchandisers according to budget and seasonal needs
• Develops a team through structured training, ongoing coaching, and regular performance evaluations
• Ensures consistent execution of visual merchandising standards across all garden centers
• Regularly travels to stores within the assigned district to provide hands-on training, engage with store management, and ensure alignment with merchandising plans and company standards
• Partners with store leadership to optimize product placement, signage, and inventory flow to maximize sales
• Builds and maintains productive working relationships with teams and store staff throughout district

Qualifications   

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Prior merchandising experience 
• 2 + years management experience 
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple initiatives while meeting deadlines
• Flexible availability, including weekends and key holidays as needed
• Must reside within designated area or be willing to relocate
• Must pass criminal background check 
• Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language 
• Must provide valid driver’s license, proof of require insurance coverage and pass the company’s required Motor Vehicle Report requirements

Work Environment and Physical Requirements 

• Will work outdoors, sometimes under adverse weather conditions 
• May work in an indoor environment using standard office equipment
• Frequent travel by motorized vehicle to garden centers in assigned district
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, and pull for extended periods
• Regularly lift and carry up to 30 lbs., with occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., including overhead lifting of at least 18 lbs.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.