What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shrub Sales Associate position at Marcum's Nursery?
Job Title: Shrub Sales Associate
About Us
At Marcum’s Nursery, we’re passionate about helping our customers create beautiful outdoor spaces. With a focus on high-quality plants, expert advice, and a welcoming environment, we’ve become a trusted resource for garden enthusiasts in the community. We believe that a love for plants and the outdoors brings people together, and we’re committed to supporting our customers and team members with that same passion.
Job Description
The Shrub Sales Associate is responsible for ensuring that plants are well cared for and displayed, assisting customers with their shrub and tree needs, and providing basic landscaping advice. This role routinely involves unloading deliveries of shrubs and trees, organizing the nursery area, and providing a high level of customer service. Ideal candidates will enjoy working outdoors, have strong plant knowledge (especially in shrubs and trees), and be able to lift heavier items when necessary.
This position requires working outdoors under varying weather conditions and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance from carts as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Assistance: Engage with customers to understand their landscaping goals and provide expert advice on shrub and tree selections, planting tips, and general landscaping strategies.
- Sales Support: Answer customer questions and assist with inquiries on shrub, tree, and landscape plant care.
- Plant Care and Display: Maintain healthy, vibrant shrub and tree displays, including watering, pruning, and seasonal care tasks to ensure they are ready for sale.
- Inventory and Receiving: Unload deliveries of shrubs and trees, stock and label items accurately, and organize nursery inventory.
- Landdscaping Guidance: Offer guidance on plant placement, spacing, and maintenance to help customers design beautiful, healthy landscapes.
- Training Completion: Participate in required training sessions to stay knowledgeable on plant care and customer service best practices.
- Greenhouse and Nursery Maintenance: Help keep the nursery area clean and organized, ensuring a welcoming shopping environment for customers.
Benefits
We value our team members and are committed to supporting them. Here’s what we offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Employee Discount on plants and gardening supplies
- Paid Time Off for Full- and Part-Time Employees
- Opportunities for Professional Development in gardening and horticulture
- Work Outdoors and enjoy a daily connection with nature in a beautiful environment
- A supportive, friendly work environment focused on growth and learning
If you’re passionate about plants, enjoy sharing landscaping tips, and are ready to work hands-on with shrubs and trees,
we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help our customers create landscapes they’ll love.
