Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Garden Market Retail Associate
Position Description
Middleton Place National Historic Landmark-
Middleton Place is America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens and home to a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Located along the Ashley River in Charleston, Middleton Place is a National Historic Landmark, historic home, research center, and historic plantation and stableyards.
Position Summary- As a Garden Market Retail Associate, you will be the face of our garden market, providing exceptional customer service and ensuring an excellent experience. You will interact with visitors in a friendly, confident, and helpful manner and maintain a well-organized and attractive area.
Reports to : Garden Market Manager FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong customer service experience
- Ability to operate POS system and handle transactions involving merchandise and food purchases
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Effective work habits including time management and teamworkAbility to plan ahead and be proactiveWork Environment and Physical Demands :
Qualified applicant will need to lift up to 30 lbs. and be able to work outside in hot / humid conditions of the summer and cold conditions of the winter.Physical ability to move merchandise and perform tasks that require bending, stooping and standing for extended periodsFlexible schedule including weekends, and holidaysPrimary Responsibilities and Duties :
Be fully competent in the operation of the point-of-sale system and credit card machinesPerform opening and closing functions with accuracy to report daily sales, banks, and depositsRestock inventory, keep displays clean and orderly and perform additional duties as requestedObtain the knowledge and have the ability to communicate the daily activities and history of Middleton PlaceExperience with annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and plant care is a plusProvide informed and courteous guidance on the selection and care of plants, shrubs, and treesAssist in maintaining all plant material in the retail area, including but not limited to watering, pruning, scouting for disease and insects.Assist with food service in our in-house BBQ stand.Provide informed and courteous guidance on the selection and care of plants, shrubs, and treesUnder the direction of the Nursery Manager, assist in maintaining all plant material in the retail area, including but not limited to watering, pruning, scouting for insects and disease, etc.Requirements :
