Nursery Sales Associate
Nursery Sales Associate
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Job Description
FULL TIME POSITION - $18.00- $21.00/hr. depending on experience Commission
Time: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Work Schedule- Friday- Tuesdays Days off Wednesdays & Thursdays
At Garden View Nursery our sales associates play a key role assisting customers with plant selections and care managing inventory and ensuring the overall appearance and functionality of the nursery.
Primary Responsibility:
- Utilize excellent communication skills to assist with Retail and Wholesale customers
- Greet and assist customers with plant selection based on their needs and preferences.
- Ringing up orders scheduling deliveries and installations providing plant suggestions quotes and estimates
- Plant placement and plant care to customers
Other Responsibilities:
- Restock plants/material
- pulling/loading plants/material for customers
- organizing and cleaning of retail space
- labeling maintaining plant signs and other operational and sales tasks
- Monitor for pests and diseases and take appropriate action to treat affected plants.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the nursery including sweeping cleaning and organizing displays.
- Ensure safety protocols are followed to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Set up and dismantle seasonal displays and promotional areas.
Compensation: We have great benefits!
- Medical vision & dental insurance after 90 days
- Paid holidays and paid vacation after 1 year
- Salary commensurate with experience
Career Path and Advancement
- Advancement opportunities include roles such as head nursery associate nursery manager or moving into specialized horticultural roles.
- Further education in horticulture or related fields can enhance career prospects.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- Working for a Nursery or Garden Center
Apply in person at Garden View Nursery or go online to and complete our online application.)
Requirements:
- Strong communication skills; listening oral and written.
- Reflect Garden Views core values of teamwork positive attitude responsibility integrity constant improvement dedication and efficiency
- A strong desire to learn and an interest in ornamental horticulture
- Strong organizational skills and a self-starter
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry 15-20 lbs repeatedly
- Enjoys working outside
- Must be willing to work weekends & some holidays
Preferences (desired but not necessary):
- HIGHLY PREFERRED: Bilingual in Mandarin Cantonese or Spanish and English
- Previous sales experience
- Previous experience with plants
- Knowledge of plant names growth habits and plant maintenance
- Interest in soil/ organic gardening practices
- Proficient in MS Word Excel Outlook and other web-based programs
- Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment
- Always keeping safety in mind
- Understanding of different plant species their needs and how to care for them.
This Sales Associate position at our plant nursery offers a great opportunity to be part of a vibrant team and make a difference in our customers lives.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
