Benefits/Perks

Employee Discount

Learning Horticulture

Fun and Energetic Environment

Ongoing training

Job 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 manner

Assist customers with plant selection and landscaping ideas

Advise customers about plant care, watering and fertilizing best practices

Advise customers about insecticide products and their use

General 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 calls

General upkeep of garden center (sweeping floors, cleaning counters, etc.)

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ability to read, count, write, and communicate clearly and effectively

Good math skills

Ability to lift at least 25 lbs throughout the day

Understanding of sales techniques and best practices in customer service

Willingness to work well in a team environment

Ability to quickly and accurately work a register

Willingness to work a flexible schedule