Are you passionate about bringing the beauty of nature indoors? Join Dennis’ 7 Dees as an Indoor Plant Department Lead / Cashier and play a critical role in the success of our houseplant division and the Garden Center as a whole. As the lead cashier and primary point person for indoor plant sales, you will work directly with customers to answer questions, diagnose pest and disease issues, and recommend solutions. You will also be responsible for purchasing and merchandising indoor plants, pottery, and décor items, as well as maintaining the appearance and neatness of the indoor plant area, including caring for the plants. Dennis’ 7 Dees is a family-owned and operated business with deep roots in the Portland area, offering a unique and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform cashier duties, using the Point-of-Sale system to process transactions.
• Order indoor plants, pottery, and décor products with input and oversight from the Store Manager.
• Assist customers with purchase decisions and provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintain and care for plants, including pruning, fertilizing, and disease and pest control.
• Stock shelves, move products, and implement merchandising plans.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through inventory counts and reporting.
• Train and coach the shared sales staff on marketing and horticultural care standards.
• Train new cashiers on indoor procedures and cashiering.
• Perform store maintenance duties.
• Diagnose pests and diseases from leaf samples and photos that customers provide.

Qualifications

• High level of horticulture knowledge of indoor plants.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• 1-2 years of retail garden center purchasing experience.
• Eager and quick to learn new tasks and maintain pace.
• Shows up on time and prepared for work each day.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and stay calm under pressure.
• Able to lift 50 pounds daily.
• Able to push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, twist, climb, and squat.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening (excludes marijuana).

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health insurance: medical, dental, vision, mental health, and alternative medicine.
• Paid vacation days, sick leave, and holidays.
• 401k with generous company match.
• Competitive wages with weekly paychecks.
• 40% employee discount on all plants and retail merchandise.
• Uniforms provided at no cost.
• Partner discounts and employee store passes at companies like Danner, Carhartt, Adidas, and Columbia.
• Annual company BBQ and team-building events.
• Internal educational resources for training and support.
• Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company.