Seasonal Garden Associate

KENT WORLDWIDE•Augusta, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Calling all green thumbs! We are hiring full time seasonal team members to work through our spring busy season! Blue Seal Farm & Home, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an opening for a Seasonal Garden Associate at our Augusta, ME store! This is a temporary, full-time opportunity that requires weekend availability. Blue Seal provides a generous employee discount! This position is designed and intended to be performed in Augusta, ME POSITION SUMMARY: The Garden Associate role is responsible for demonstrating exceptional customer service and communication skills as you coordinate with store and warehouse staff to effectively meet customer needs. This position is responsible for the upkeep and restocking of greenhouse inventory as well as keeping all areas clean and maintained. Designing greenhouse merchandise displays and organizing product placement is another primary duty included in this position.

Requirements

Have a solid work history
Customer service skills
Animal, horticulture and agriculture knowledge helpful
Work independently as well as with others
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
Position requires working outside in all weather conditions
Position requires extended periods of time walking and standing in an outdoor environment

Nice To Haves

Animal, horticulture and agriculture knowledge helpful

Responsibilities

Successfully operate computer POS system
Manage cash and credit card transactions
Reconcile end of day sales and prepare deposit
Greenhouse maintenance including cleaning customer areas, restrooms, breakroom, stockroom, and shelving
Maintain inventory stock in greenhouse including watering and pruning plants, consolidating inventory, and rotating stock
Design merchandise displays
Obtain product knowledge through independent research
Contribute to the care and handling of live plants and animals within the store
Answer customer inquiries pertaining to greenhouse products
Effectively communicate with the store and warehouse staff to coordinate timely customer pick-up
Provide exceptional customer service
Other duties as assigned by Store Management