What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Market Retail Associate position at Middleton Place Landmark?
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 teamwork
- Ability to plan ahead and be proactive
Work 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 periods
- Flexible schedule including weekends, and holidays
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Be fully competent in the operation of the point-of-sale system and credit card machines
- Perform opening and closing functions with accuracy to report daily sales, banks, and deposits
- Restock inventory, keep displays clean and orderly and perform additional duties as requested
- Obtain the knowledge and have the ability to communicate the daily activities and history of Middleton Place
- Experience with annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and plant care is a plus
- Provide informed and courteous guidance on the selection and care of plants, shrubs, and trees
- Assist 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 trees
- Under 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.