Outside Sales Associate- Nursery Stock and Retail Sales Associate
Our local garden center seeks full and part time nursery stock and retail sales associates. We are seeking a few individuals who are a good fit with the overall goals of the company.
-Candidates must have garden center retail experience or have worked within the industry. You will be selling plants such as perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits, trees, shrubs, roses as well as learning and selling our soils, mulches, fertilizers and more.
-Candidates must be a motivated, hardworking, individuals who are passionate about plants and people, with a willingness to learn and take on responsibility. You will be helping customers find the right plant for the right spot or finding the right fertilizer.
-Candidates must be willing to maintain the garden center areas. We like to keep the garden center clean so you will be asked to help out with sweeping, maintaining and moving around plants, watering, cleaning up and more.
-Candidates should be a resourceful self-starter who is willing to be a team player but also capable of working independently. Communication skills, customer care, and managing customer expectations are essential to this position.
We expect that the individual will be proactive and helpful, with a can-do attitude, flexible to adjust to a dynamic work environment with seasonal demands. In addition to sales and customer service, the individual will need to assist in setting up product displays and merchandising, assist in loading and unloading products and materials along with knowledge of plant material and the ability to provide maintenance.
Candidates will be required to work weekdays, weekends and holidays, as needed. Previous Garden Center Experience is a plus!
Skills:
- Must have valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted or assisted by another employee
- Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with customers
- Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the year (we operate in all types of weather)
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for plants, a willingness to learn and wanting to be outside with nature, we want to hear from you. Apply now!
Candidates will be required to work weekdays as well as weekends and holidays, as needed. Previous Garden Center Experience is a plus!