Outdoor Supply Hardware - Full-Time Nursery Lead Sales Associate

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Working in a nursery among the scent of flowers and vibrant foliage is a popular career choice for those who love the outdoors.
• A successful Lead will:
• Have a broad base of plant knowledge to include recommending appropriate varieties for the assigned location, climate/watering needs and pest control.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service at all times.
• Effectively lead all store location associates with responsibility for total location operations in the occasional absence of salaried store management.
• Knowledge of the local market, customer base, seasonality opportunities, competitors and other specifics of the local market that may influence the business.
• Sell products to customers by answering questions and providing product knowledge and technical assistance.
• Merchandise product on shelves or other fixtures according to corporate or other plan-o-grams.
• Maintain clean and organized sales counter and selling area so that customers do not perceive CNRG in a negative manner based on store conditions.
• Perform other duties similar to those above as assigned by the store manager's supervisor or other qualified corporate or platform representative.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each duty and responsibility in a satisfactory manner.
• Must possess strong math, reading, writing, and speaking skills, and a friendly demeanor.
• Must possess problem-solving ability and good organizational skills, and must be able to communicate using telephone and e-mail.
• Basic knowledge of lumber, building materials, or general hardware merchandise is required, and specific departmental expertise is preferred.
• Must be able to lift and load merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs. for various amounts of time, lift and load merchandise over six feet off the ground, climb a ladder, and maneuver safely at the store.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Pay

The pay range is $16.90 to $23.00 per hour. Though successful sales associates may be considered for other opportunities within the company, the position carries no guarantee of career progression.