Seasonal Landscape Yard Sales Crew Member

Join Our Team as a Yard Sales Crew Member!

Are you passionate about customer service and the great outdoors? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Yard Sales Associates for the seasonal period! In this dynamic role, you will be the face of our outdoor yard, providing exceptional support to our customers as they explore our wide selection of green goods and hard goods. As a Yard Sales Associate, you will not only assist customers in finding the right products for their landscaping needs but also ensure that our outdoor space is beautifully organized and inviting. If you thrive in a fast-paced, interactive environment and enjoy helping others, we want to hear from you!

As a Yard Sales Associate, you will engage with customers, answer their questions, and showcase our diverse product offerings. Your ability to deliver excellent service while maintaining an organized and safe workspace will be key to driving sales and creating a positive shopping experience. Whether you are loading orders, providing knowledgeable recommendations, or operating equipment safely, your contributions will make a real impact on our team and customers alike. If you have a passion for plants, a knack for customer service, and are excited about working outdoors, apply today and help us create a welcoming atmosphere for all our visitors!

About Us: KAT Wholesale Outdoor, located in the Kansas City area, is known for our expansive selection of premium-quality plant material and hardscaping products offered exclusively to landscapers and contractors.

KAT Wholesale is part of the DCA Outdoor family of brands. We are vertically integrated and take pride in being an industry leader. We’re not only streamlining the production and distribution of landscape products, but we are also working to reduce the carbon footprint. Through our continued growth and innovation, we will have the highest impact on our world.

• This is a seasonal role from anticipated dates of March to June at KAT Wholesale in Olathe, Kansas.
• Hourly Range: $18.00-$22.00 dependent on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Customers: Greet and assist customers constantly in the yard, offering guidance through our selection of green goods and hard goods to help them secure what they need.
• Yard Merchandising: Daily arrangement and upkeep of landscape materials, providing an attractive display that showcases their appeal in the outdoor setting.
• Product Questions: Proactively engage with customers, answering their questions about various plants and outdoor materials, and offering advice to support their landscaping decisions.
• Pull & Load Orders: Gather and load daily orders of bulk hard goods and green goods into customers' vehicles, guaranteeing accuracy and a smooth departure.
• Work Safely: Consistently follow safety guidelines throughout the day while handling heavy materials and operating equipment, maintaining a safe and productive work environment for yourself and others.

Essential Job Duties:

• Actively approach customers to help and inquire about their project needs and listen carefully to customer descriptions of their preferences to understand their product needs
• Process “now” orders of new daily transactions
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on suitable green goods (plants, shrubs, trees) and hard goods (mulch, stone, pavers) based on customer needs
• Walk customers through the yard, showcasing relevant products and explaining their features, benefits, and applications
• Answer customer questions regarding pricing, availability, and product specifications
• Move and organize products neatly and easily accessible to customers
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all green goods and hard goods on hand, including their features, benefits, uses, and care requirements
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, loaders, and pallet jacks safely and efficiently to move and load materials
• Assist customer with ensuring proper weight distribution and load security
• Double-check orders to verify accuracy and completeness before loading
• Be aware of surroundings and potential hazards, such as uneven terrain, moving equipment, and overhead obstacles
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and foster company’s core values
• Other job duties as assigned

Competencies for Success:

• Job & Technical Expertise: Demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical or functional area.

• Results Orientation: Focus on the desired result of individual or teamwork, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.
• Customer Service & Retention: Demonstrate concern for satisfying external and/or internal customers.
• Personal Accountability: Take responsibility for individual or team performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, and requesting feedback.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Required: 1 years working in a customer service environment
• Required: Physical ability to lift and carry heavy materials (up to 50 lbs.) and work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Preferred: Working experience in the landscaping, nursery, garden center, or a related industry
• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish and English

We honor our core values and expect our employees to as well. They are work hard, take pride in your work, be optimistic and respectful, show commitment, and continually grow.

We invite individuals who think like we do and will position us for major organizational growth to apply today. Join us in revolutionizing the green industry!

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Salary : $18 - $22