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Who is Wilson Farm?
Wilson Farm has been in operation at its present location since 1884. Our customers shop with us for our highly regarded bakery; our grocery selections; our fresh, locally grown produce; our range of delicious prepared foods from our kitchen; our beautiful flowers and plants (many grown on premises); and our courteous and helpful staff. We employ customer-driven individuals that are dedicated to enhancing our warm and inviting farm-fresh shopping experience.
Who are we looking for?
Wilson Farm is hiring a full-time, year-round Plant Buyer and Outdoor Plant Nursery/Yard Customer Service Associate to join our outdoor team! This position pays from $20.00/hr. THIS POSITION WOULD START IN MARCH.
Primary Responsibilities for a Plant Buyer
· Sourcing, negotiating and purchasing a diverse and high-quality selection of annuals and perennials ahead of seasonal/weekend retail purchasing demand.
· Pricing and maintaining plants to meet customer demand.
· Monitor plant quality upon delivery/payments
· Ensure accurate inventory of plants on hand and monitor and manage vendor relationships, including evaluating product quality and negotiating pricing.
Primary Responsibilities for an Outdoor Plant Nursery/Yard Customer Service Associate
· This is a physical job doing some of everything!
· Replenishing plant stock
· Caring for plants
· Merchandising plants to show displays for maximum retail customer sales
· Assisting customers in product selection
· Caring for associated seasonal items and arranging seasonal displays
Experience/Qualifications needed
· Proven experience in plant buying
· Strong knowledge of the major growers and ideally have prior working relationships with their sales reps
· Knowledge of plants and their care a must
· Prior retail greenhouse/garden shop/landscaping experience is highly desirable
· Your experience is appreciated if you previously worked for Mahoney’s, Russell’s Garden Center, New England Nursery, or other garden center
· Reliable/punctual with a strong work ethic and friendly, outgoing personality
Work Schedule
· Full-time is 5-6 days/week (45 hours/week)
· Includes one or both weekend days
· Schedule may fluctuate according to business needs/season
· Holidays will likely require more hours. Lots of overtime to be had!
Physical Requirements
· Standing/bending/reaching for periods of time; rain or shine
· Be able to lift/carry approximately 30 lbs. – everything from plants and shrubs to seasonal plants, pumpkins in Fall, and Christmas trees and greens in Winter
Benefits
· Competitive wages commensurate with experience.
· Health and Dental insurance with generous premium contribution by Wilson Farm
· 401 (k) plan with employer match
· 25% employee discount
· Friendly, customer-driven environment
Wilson Farm, Inc. is an E/O/E.
Requirements:Full Time
$46k-61k (estimate)
04/11/2024
04/24/2024
wilsonfarm.com
LEXINGTON, MA
25 - 50
1884
Private
SCOTT WILSON
$5M - $10M