What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Sales Associate position at Dennis' 7 Dees?
Now accepting applications for Spring with a start date in March!
You’re a plant person. We’re plant people. So, let’s combine our passion for plants and grow together!
As a Sales Associate in our retail garden center, your primary role is assisting customers in selecting their purchases and stocking inventory. Your main duties include greeting customers, explaining products, recommending solutions, and helping locate merchandise. Additional responsibilities include merchandising, watering, and working in all positions throughout the garden center when needed.
To thrive in this position, you’ll need a minimum of 2 years of retail sales experience and strong horticultural knowledge. This position is a great fit for someone who has solid knowledge of plant varieties and care, an aptitude for working in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and who works well with colleagues and customers. This is a seasonal position with 20-40 hours of work per week, with the possibility to become full-time. Weekend work will be required.
What You’ll Do
- Greet customers and determine what each customer wants or needs.
- Assist customers with purchase decisions.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs .
- Describe merchandise and explain benefits and care of merchandise.
- Build and maintain displays and features.
- Perform any Garden Center job function as directed by store management including, but not limited to, sales and merchandising, cashiering, plant care, carryout and general Garden Center housekeeping.
- The retail store is a mix of indoor and outdoor space and the majority of time in this position will be spent outside.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has 2 or more years of retail sales experience (required).
- Exhibits strong horticultural knowledge.
- Has practical landscape knowledge.
- Displays excellent problem-solving skills.
- Has a working knowledge of plant pests and diseases.
- Can work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.
- Is a strong team player and willing to perform other duties of the nursery as needed.
- Is able to lift 50 pounds. Multiple times per day.
- Can push up to 200 pounds with castors.
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Is able to handle challenging customer service situations while maintaining professional customer relations.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
The Perks
Our benefits include competitive wages, weekly paychecks, paid time off, on-the-job training, employee discounts, and substantial opportunities for professional growth within the company. Uniforms are provided. Benefit eligibility varies by employment status.
About Dennis’ 7 Dees
Dennis’ 7 Dees is a family-owned and operated business with deep roots in the Portland area. Along with our retail gardening stores, we provide residential and commercial landscaping services throughout Oregon and southwest Washington.
