Seasonal Garden Associate

Central Valley is a leading family-owned and operated building supply company with eight locations throughout Northern California. We have been in business since 1955 and have grown to become one of the largest regional suppliers of building and agricultural products in the United States. We are currently seeking Seasonal Garden Associates for our Garden Center in St. Helena.

Seasonal: February through June. 20-40 hours per week.

The Garden Associate greets customers upon arrival and departure. Provides customers with fast, friendly and accurate service at point-of-sale counter. Processes customer sales and returns, ensures accurate change. Assists customers with garden and landscaping needs and provides solutions to impress customers.

• Offers a friendly greeting, smile, and eye contact with customers.
• Processes customer sales, returns, and provides receipts.
• Responds to customer inquiries promptly via phone and in person.
• Understands and offers complementary products for upselling and add-on sales opportunities.
• Locates requested products.
• Quotes product prices at the counter and over the phone.
• Informs customers about Central Valley account opportunities for larger jobs.
• Observes garden center areas for safety, potential theft and security risks.
• Maintains current knowledge of product mix and their locations.
• Keeps current on the market, market trends, and industry developments in the gardening industry.
• Follows up on sales leads as directed.
• Takes orders by phone, or in person.
• Understands costs, pricing, and overhead as percent of sales.
• Develops effective product knowledge of all areas of the garden department.
• Assists in display preparation maintaining garden inventory.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of garden center.
• Assures quality control of all incoming product.
• Understands vendor pricing and ensures product is priced correctly.

• Basic Horticultural knowledge – plant care, soil, fertilizer, pest ID and control preferred
• Basic Landscape/garden design preferred
• Nursery or landscaping experience a plus

Central Valley is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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