Sales Coordinator
Smith Gardens is a wholesale nursery company that is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, and has been family owned for over 100 years with facilities in three states.
JOB SUMMARY
The Merchandising Coordinator is responsible for coordinating merchandising-administrative tasks and communication between the Home Office, the field team, and third-party vendors. The position is responsible for updating, analyzing, and reporting on merchandising metrics to field supervisors and SGI management. The Merchandising Coordinator acts as the main point of contact with third-party vendors on administrative matters.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collects and communicates delivery information from vendors to merchandising team
- Collects and organizes vendors submissions of ship and scan data timely on a monthly basis
- Updates and publishes Culling Dashboard weekly and report on culling and discounting metrics
- Tracks and reports on merchandising hours performance vs. budget, by territory and overall SGI
- Builds merchandising presentations for SGI, and Weekend Readiness decks for customers and vendors as required
- Manages and organizes incoming pictures and picture library
- Liaison between SGI and vendors regarding vendor payment issues
- Communicates reported store inventory concerns to vendors
- Ad-hoc analysis on culling, discounting, sell-through and overall store performance
- Participates in market walks on a regular basis
COMPETENCIES
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage changing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Positive customer service attitude
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree a plus
- 3-5 years administrative/business experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Office environment, long hours sitting in front of a computer
- Walking, reaching, lifting (20 pounds max) and climbing stairs
PAY RANGE
$23 - $25 per hour
- $17.00 to $18.50
- $24.50 - $26.50
BENEFITS STATEMENT
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.
MORE THAN A JOB
Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!
Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email humanresources@smithgardens.com
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