What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Nursery Sales Associate position at Jim Whiting Nursery and Garden Center Inc.?
Full-time/ Part-Time/Seasonal
Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center is a family-owned and operated independent garden center in Rochester. For over 50 years, we have taken pride in offering the best selection of the highest quality plants, garden products and accessories around- with outstanding customer service to match!
We employ customer-driven people that are dedicated to creating a refreshing and extraordinary shopping experience. For our employees, we offer a fun, fast-paced, challenging environment and the opportunity for growth and success. We are committed to maintaining a work environment that encourages trust, hard work, efficiency, self-motivation, initiative, continuous improvement, and teamwork. We provide an opportunity for personal and professional growth and a great employee discount too!
Primary Responsibilities:
· Be knowledgeable about product and its location on the property.
· Be aware of price changes, special sales.
· Identify plants as well as problems such as diseases, weeds, and insect pests.
· Seek opportunities to upsell merchandise or services.
· Accept any assignment on the general floor (any location or department.)
· Move, replace, and improve the presentation of inventory.
· Water, deadhead and maintain live inventory.
Competencies:
· The minimum requirements include one year horticulture experience.
· Possess broad horticulture experience (trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, etc.)
· Able to interact pleasantly and courteously with customers.
· Willing to promote sales at any opportunity.
· Requires frequent and consistent, moderate to heavy, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
· Willing and able to serve in any weather condition, out of door.
· Flexible as to shift, hours or employment duration
What We Offer:
· Flexible hours
· Paid training
· 30% Employee discount
· Indoor/Outdoor working environment
· Healthy work atmosphere
Working days:
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Holidays
Job Types: Full-time Seasonal
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18