Garden Market Retail Associate

Middleton Place Foundation • North Charleston, SC

7d

About The Position

Middleton Place National Historic Landmark- Middleton Place is America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens and home to a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Located along the Ashley River in Charleston, Middleton Place is a National Historic Landmark, historic home, research center, and historic plantation and stableyards. Position Summary-As a Garden Market Retail Associate, you will be the face of our garden market, providing exceptional customer service and ensuring an excellent experience. You will interact with visitors in a friendly, confident, and helpful manner and maintain a well-organized and attractive area.

Requirements

• Strong customer service experience
• Ability to operate POS system and handle transactions involving merchandise and food purchases
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective work habits including time management and teamwork
• Ability to plan ahead and be proactive
• Qualified applicant will need to lift up to 30 lbs. and be able to work outside in hot/humid conditions of the summer and cold conditions of the winter.
• Physical ability to move merchandise and perform tasks that require bending, stooping and standing for extended periods
• Flexible schedule including weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Experience with annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and plant care is a plus

Responsibilities

• Be fully competent in the operation of the point-of-sale system and credit card machines
• Perform opening and closing functions with accuracy to report daily sales, banks, and deposits
• Restock inventory, keep displays clean and orderly and perform additional duties as requested
• Obtain the knowledge and have the ability to communicate the daily activities and history of Middleton Place
• Provide informed and courteous guidance on the selection and care of plants, shrubs, and trees
• Assist in maintaining all plant material in the retail area, including but not limited to watering, pruning, scouting for disease and insects.
• Provide informed and courteous guidance on the selection and care of plants, shrubs, and trees
• Under the direction of the Nursery Manager, assist in maintaining all plant material in the retail area, including but not limited to watering, pruning, scouting for insects and disease, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees