Seasonal Christmas Tree Sales

Moon Valley Nurseries • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $15 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Moon Valley Nurseries is hiring a seasonal Sales Associate for its Christmas Lot Team. The associate helps customers select Christmas trees and related seasonal products, guides them from their first greeting through checkout, and contributes to a festive, memorable customer experience. The company provides training and describes a potential path to a full-time career.

This seasonal role is scheduled approximately November 23 through December 24. The stated operating hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; the position is listed as a day shift with open availability. Weekend availability is required, and overtime is available. Pay is $15.00 per hour plus tips.

Moon Valley Nurseries describes itself as the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical insurance, a 401(k), holidays, and paid time off for eligible employees. It is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• Strong customer-interaction skills and comfort closing sales.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, self-motivated, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols.
• Weekend availability.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in potentially extreme cold, heat, rain, sun, and wind.
• Subject to motor vehicle record and criminal background checks, in accordance with applicable fair-chance laws, rules, and regulations.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of commission-based sales experience.
• Background in customer service, bartending or restaurant work, resorts, or golf courses.
• Retail or seasonal sales experience.
• Familiarity with nurseries, landscaping, or garden products.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an excellent customer experience by warmly greeting customers and learning about their preferred tree size, species, budget, and available space.
• Explain tree varieties, freshness, sizes, and care to customers.
• Represent the company in a courteous and professional manner.
• Guide customers through the sales process and recommend trees suited to their needs and budget.
• Confidently close sales and address customer questions or hesitations.
• Present and sell add-on products, including stands, tree-care products, wreaths, garland, and other seasonal items.
• Contribute to daily team sales goals.
• Process payments promptly and accurately, following cash-handling and point-of-sale procedures.
• Provide a smooth checkout experience.
• Help set up displays and present trees attractively.
• Keep selling areas clean, stocked, safe, welcoming, and organized.
• Coordinate with teammates to keep customers moving through the lot.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Holidays for eligible employees.
• Paid time off for eligible employees.
• Hourly pay plus tips.
• Overtime is available.
• Training and a potential path to a full-time career.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED