Benefits :
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Competitive salary
Benefits / Perks
Employee DiscountLearning HorticultureFun and Energetic EnvironmentOngoing trainingJob Summary
We are seeking a friendly and service-oriented Garden Center Associate to join our team! This is a seasonal position (March-November) and you will work both indoors and outdoors. In this position, you will assist customers with shopping for plants and instructing them how to take care of their plants for excellent growth. Responsibilities may include working the register, answering the telephone, using a 2-way radio, stocking plants and plant material, taking care of plants and maintaining the store’s appearance. The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of plants, previous experience in customer service and knowledge of cash register operation.
Responsibilities
Greet customers with a smile in a professional and friendly mannerAssist customers with plant selection and landscaping ideasAdvise customers about plant care, watering and fertilizing best practicesAdvise customers about insecticide products and their useGeneral care of plants (watering, pruning, labeling)Moving and displaying plants, including trees, shrubs, perennials, etc.Work at a register to ring up and carry out customer sales.Develop and maintain solid product knowledge in order to best help customers with their selections.Assist with handling telephone callsGeneral upkeep of garden center (sweeping floors, cleaning counters, etc.)Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalentAbility to read, count, write, and communicate clearly and effectivelyGood math skillsAbility to lift at least 25 lbs throughout the dayUnderstanding of sales techniques and best practices in customer serviceWillingness to work well in a team environmentAbility to quickly and accurately work a registerWillingness to work a flexible schedule