Sales Associate

About the role

Proactive customer engagement and sales, general maintenance of the nursery, pricing and stocking of inventory, and watering of perishable plants. You’ll build product knowledge, develop sales skills, and cultivate a loyal customer following.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and drive sales
• Maintain the nursery, including watering all sections
• Price and stock inventory
• Operate Point-of-Sale systems
• Assist in receiving merchandise and processing defective/damaged items for credit
• Pull transfer material as needed
• Learn about the Garden Center’s product lines
• Follow safe work practices and report unsafe conditions to management
• Attend store meetings as directed
• Perform other related duties and assignments as requested

Requirements

• One or more years of work-related experience
• Desire to become a Georgia or North Carolina Certified Plant Professional
• High level of interpersonal skills for customer and associate interactions
• Beginner-level computer skills in Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to organize, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Regularly lift 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to multi-task effectively

Benefits

Benefits available to full-time associates:

• Major medical, dental, vision, and other group benefits
• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k retirement plan
• 30% employee discount