Nursery Associate

Elder's ACE Hardware • Dalton, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Nursery Associate in N GA - Varnell - Dalton, GA. The ideal candidate will have plant knowledge and a passion for helping customers with their garden or landscaping needs. This position is customer-service driven and requires a keen eye for customer assistance and merchandise attention. Creativity in displaying plants and garden accessories is a plus. The associate will be responsible for tending to plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers, and may also complete Cashier, Sales Associate, and Department Head duties as needed. Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking merchandise, maintaining assigned departments, executing daily operational goals, removing promotional tags, restocking displays, and handling special orders. The role also involves customer service, loss prevention, and responding to radio requests. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months-1 year of retail experience.
• Able to communicate professionally with customers and team members.
• Skilled at providing prompt, friendly, and attentive customer service.
• Strong organizational skills with a passion for details.
• Willing to learn all areas of the store and help train others.
• A continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required.
• Availability must be flexible, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with a high attention to detail.
• Work outside in summer/winter temperatures.
• Standing or walking during shift.
• Lifting up to 50lbs.
• Bending, pushing/pulling, etc.
• Legally allowed and willing to learn how to sell firearms.

Nice To Haves

• Gardens experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Tend to plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers.
• Complete Cashier, Sales Associate, and Department Head duties as necessary.
• Help unload incoming trucks and put away merchandise.
• Maintain assigned department: Keep clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Execute daily operational goals/priorities and move with "Ace Pace".
• Remove promotional bin tags from displays/price tags as required.
• Restock merchandise displays as needed, watch end caps and side wings.
• Handle special orders for all non-stock items.
• Never tell a customer no without checking with a manager.
• Watch for shoplifters and act in line with Elder’s policy.
• Respond to radio requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed