Garden Center Coordinator

Moon Valley Nurseries•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking a knowledgeable sales professional to manage and operate flower tents at its nurseries. The role focuses on creating an excellent shopping experience, driving sales, and maintaining well-stocked, visually appealing displays of flowers, herbs, vegetables, and houseplants. The coordinator advises customers on plant selection and care, operates the POS system, assists with loading purchases and custom potting or bedding displays, maintains inventory and plant health, and keeps the greenhouse or flower tent clean, safe, and welcoming. The position is full-time, experienced-level, based in North Hollywood, California, with a day shift and open availability. Travel is listed as up to 25%.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a nursery, garden center, or similar retail setting.
Strong knowledge of bedding flowers, herbs, vegetables, and houseplants.
Experience using a POS system and handling customer transactions.
Familiarity with plant nutrients, fertilizers, and soil amendments.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; the physical requirements also state that the employee must frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds.
Strong sales, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in potentially extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Subject to motor vehicle record and criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

Advise customers on bedding flowers, herbs, vegetables, and houseplants, and help them select appropriate plants.
Provide a positive sales experience and check out customers efficiently using the POS system.
Assist customers with loading purchases into their vehicles.
Design and assist customers with custom potting and bedding displays.
Maintain organized, visually appealing flower, bedding, and houseplant displays.
Monitor inventory, communicate restocking needs, and maintain proper plant care and rotation.
Educate customers about plant nutrients, fertilizers, pest control solutions, companion planting, and garden design.
Keep current with seasonal plant trends and best care practices.
Keep the flower tent or greenhouse clean, safe, and welcoming.
Follow cash-handling and transaction procedures.
Water, fertilize, and prune plants, and remove and report spoiled product to the inventory specialist.
Perform other duties as assigned.