Merchandising Associate

The Merchandising Associate will take part in achieving our goal of improving and standardizing our product presentation to enhance the customer shopping experience and drive sales. This role is responsible for assigned merchandising reset and service-related tasks as outlined in product planograms and other merchandising execution documents.

This is a one-year term position to cover a maternity leave, subject to business needs. The role requires reliable personal transportation, with regular travel between the Halifax location (225 Chain Lake Drive) and the Lower Sackville location (888 Sackville Drive).

Responsibilities

• Execution of merchandising resets provided by Planogram Team.
• Support roll-out of merchandising projects for end caps, dump bins, and other promotional spaces.
• Merchandising seasonal spaces.
• Executing merchandising plans for special promotions and advertising campaigns
• Ensure displays are properly functioning, bay sets are clean, priced, down-stocked, front faced and detailed.
• Working hours 6am-3pm, Monday to Friday with occasional weekends as per the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Enjoy merchandising and good with constant change - merchandising experience is considered an asset.
• Light carpentry experience, such as working with hand tools, drills and saws.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Smart phone proficient with the ability to use various aps for bay maintenance and reporting.
• Prioritize safety at all times.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to collaborate and work closely with the ReSET Team daily.
• Task and results oriented and can prioritize tasks to be done.
• Have own reliable transportation for frequent travel between work locations in Lower Sackville and Bayers Lake (Halifax).
• CSA approved steel toed boots are required.
• 18 + years of age with the ability to work at heights due to machine training requirement.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing