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We're seeking a Sales Associate to join our amazing Garden Center team. Qualified candidates should love working with the public, enjoy being the first point of contact for customers when they enter our store and have a positive and energetic personality!
SUMMARY: Perform work related to customer assistance, in store sales, and maintenance of product displays and plants.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Customer Service
a. Greet walk-in customers and assist customers on the telephone.
b. Alert Sales Agronomists when a Farm Seed Customer needs assistance.
c. Perform a variety of tasks including; operating the cash register, pulling product from store shelves, weighing and bagging of product and loading product into customer’s vehicle.
d. Be knowledgeable of products and provide assistance when customers ask for specific advice.
2. Web Orders and Shipping
a. Use woocommerce to serve online customers.
b. Package and ship product in an efficient, timely manner.
c. Communicate with other team members about shipments, products, etc.
3. Maintaining Store Displays
a. Check product tags and signs to ensure they are up to date and correct.
b. Arrange products and/or collaborate with Manager to create seasonal displays and other appropriate marketing materials.
c. Keep sales floor and product display areas clean and organized.
d. Weigh out packages of product such as seed corn, potatoes, onions, bird seed etc. and ensure store shelves remain stocked at all times.
e. Notify manager when product becomes low.
4. Greenhouse Department
a. Water and feed plants on a daily basis including Sundays during the summer season, as needed.
b. Dead head flowers and remove unhealthy leaves, as needed.
c. Move plants as needed to protect them from inclement weather and keep plants in suitable growing conditions.
d. Use creativity to make and set up plant displays.
Physical Demands
-Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
-Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance and 50+ pounds with assistance.
-Bending, twisting and reaching conducive to both an office and warehouse environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to lift 50# without assistance?
- Are you available to work Monday - Saturday?
Experience:
- Horticulture: 2 years (Required)
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person