GARDEN ASSOCIATE

About the position

Calling all green thumbs, we are growing our garden center team! Blue Seal/KENT® Nutrition Group, a member of the KENT Corporation family of companies has an opening for a Garden Center Associate at our Bangor, ME store! This is a full-time, year round opportunity that will require weekend availability. Blue Seal provides a generous employee discount! This position is designed and intended to be performed in Bangor, ME.

Responsibilities

• Successfully operate computer POS system
• Manage cash and credit card transactions
• Reconcile end of day sales and prepare deposit
• Greenhouse maintenance including cleaning customer areas, restrooms, breakroom, stockroom, and shelving
• Maintain inventory stock in greenhouse including watering and pruning plants, consolidating inventory, and rotating stock
• Design merchandise displays
• Obtain product knowledge through independent research
• Contribute to the care and handling of live plants and animals within the store
• Answer customer inquiries pertaining to greenhouse products
• Effectively communicate with the store and warehouse staff to coordinate timely customer pick-up
• Provide exceptional customer service

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Position requires flexibility to support other departments within the store during the off-season
• Have a solid work history
• Customer service skills
• Extensive plant knowledge required including plant identification and care requirements
• Knowledge of trees, shrubs, grass, flowers, vegetables, fertilizer and nutrients
• Animal, retail, and agriculture knowledge helpful
• Work independently as well as with others
• Position requires working outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Benefits

• Generous employee discount