Seasonal Christmas Tree Associate

Moon Valley Nurseries•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Join Moon Valley Nurseries’ Christmas Lot Team as a Sales Associate. Help customers find the right Christmas tree and guide them from their first greeting through checkout, creating a festive and memorable holiday experience. The company provides training and describes a potential career path into full-time work. The role is seasonal, approximately November 23 to December 24, and pays hourly plus tips. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; open availability for the day shift and weekend availability are required. Overtime is available. The position is based at the MVN AZ 7th Street location in Phoenix, Arizona. Work takes place outdoors for extended periods and may involve cold, heat, rain, sun, and wind. Employees help keep the Christmas tree lot welcoming, organized, clean, stocked, and safe while supporting displays and coordinating with teammates. The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned over time.

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 conditions, including cold, heat, rain, sun, and wind.
Subject to motor vehicle record and criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of commission-based sales experience.
Background in customer service, bartending or restaurants, resorts, or golf courses.
Retail or seasonal sales experience.
Familiarity with nurseries, landscaping, or garden products.

Responsibilities

Deliver an excellent customer experience by greeting customers warmly and learning their needs, including tree size, species, budget, and available space.
Explain tree varieties, freshness, sizes, and care.
Represent the company in a courteous and professional manner.
Guide customers from discovery to purchase and recommend trees that fit their needs and budget.
Confidently close sales and address customer questions or hesitations.
Present and sell related items such as tree stands, tree care products, wreaths, garland, and other seasonal merchandise.
Contribute to daily team sales goals.
Process payments and transactions promptly and accurately, following cash-handling and point-of-sale procedures.
Provide a smooth checkout experience.
Support display setup and tree presentation to attract customers.
Keep selling areas clean, stocked, organized, and safe.
Coordinate with teammates to keep customers moving through the lot.