Retail Garden Center Associate

FOUR SEASONS LANDSCAPING NURSERY INC•Valparaiso, IN

8d•$13 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a friendly and service-oriented Garden Center Associate to join our team! This is a seasonal position (March-November) and you will work both indoors and outdoors. In this position, you will assist customers with shopping for plants and instructing them how to take care of their plants for excellent growth. Responsibilities may include working the register, answering the telephone, using a 2-way radio, stocking plants and plant material, taking care of plants and maintaining the store’s appearance. The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of plants, previous experience in customer service and knowledge of cash register operation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to read, count, write, and communicate clearly and effectively
Good math skills
Ability to lift at least 25 lbs throughout the day
Understanding of sales techniques and best practices in customer service
Willingness to work well in a team environment
Ability to quickly and accurately work a register
Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

Greet customers with a smile in a professional and friendly manner
Assist customers with plant selection and landscaping ideas
Advise customers about plant care, watering and fertilizing best practices
Advise customers about insecticide products and their use
General care of plants (watering, pruning, labeling)
Moving and displaying plants, including trees, shrubs, perennials, etc.
Work at a register to ring up and carry out customer sales.
Develop and maintain solid product knowledge in order to best help customers with their selections.
Assist with handling telephone calls
General upkeep of garden center (sweeping floors, cleaning counters, etc.)