Garden Center Sales Associate - Full Time

Landscape Consultants • Salina, KS

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at The Gardens and Landscape Consultants and help bring spring to life for our customers! We're looking for a high‑energy, customer‑focused individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, outdoor‑oriented environment. If you love plants, enjoy helping people, and want to be part of a team that makes our community more beautiful, this is the place for you. Preferred start date is mid March. Full time and part time shifts available including: day time and weekends in addition to 20 to 40 hours per week. Season typically runs from early/April through early November. What You'll Do Provide exceptional customer service Assist customers with inquiries, plant selection, product recommendations, referring inquiries to plant experts, as needed Support daily operations including perennial, shrub and tree care & sales support for nursery, inventory, processing sales transactions Lead by example with strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills Drive sales through product knowledge, upselling, and customer engagement Work collaboratively with team members to keep the garden center running smoothly What We're Looking For High energy and a passion for working with people Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A self‑starter who takes initiative and works well independently Strong leadership qualities and confident decision‑making Sales‑driven mindset with a desire to help customers succeed Previous experience in retail or service environments Flexibility to work variable hours and shifts, including weekends A valid driver's license Preferred Experience (a big plus!) Knowledge of or interest in learning more about trees, plants, and landscaping/horticulture Previous sales experience Landscape design experience Physical Requirements Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time Must be able to operate a cash register Ability to lift/move items up to 10 lbs constantly, up to 20 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally with or without accommodation Must be able to work in and around plants, flowers, trees, and other live goods Must be able to work in an outdoor environment during the months of March through November Why Join The Gardens at Landscape Consultants? You'll be part of a passionate, knowledgeable team that helps customers create beautiful outdoor spaces. Every day brings new projects, new people, and new opportunities to grow.

Requirements

• High energy and a passion for working with people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A self‑starter who takes initiative and works well independently
• Strong leadership qualities and confident decision‑making
• Sales‑driven mindset with a desire to help customers succeed
• Previous experience in retail or service environments
• Flexibility to work variable hours and shifts, including weekends
• A valid driver's license
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to operate a cash register
• Ability to lift/move items up to 10 lbs constantly, up to 20 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally with or without accommodation
• Must be able to work in and around plants, flowers, trees, and other live goods
• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment during the months of March through November

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or interest in learning more about trees, plants, and landscaping/horticulture
• Previous sales experience
• Landscape design experience

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service
• Assist customers with inquiries, plant selection, product recommendations, referring inquiries to plant experts, as needed
• Support daily operations including perennial, shrub and tree care & sales support for nursery, inventory, processing sales transactions
• Lead by example with strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Drive sales through product knowledge, upselling, and customer engagement
• Work collaboratively with team members to keep the garden center running smoothly

Benefits

• You'll be part of a passionate, knowledgeable team that helps customers create beautiful outdoor spaces.
• Every day brings new projects, new people, and new opportunities to grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed