What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery Yard Sales Representative position at Newton Nurseries?
Job Description
If you are passionate about plants and want to join a company where you can have a long and rewarding career, this is the job for you!
A growing company with friendly people and exceptional benefits!
WHO WE ARE
Newton Nurseries is a firmly rooted company with 45 years of solid experience in the green industry.
We are a fast-growing wholesale nursery serving professional landscapers with the mission to help them thrive. We supply them with a vast selection of premium trees, shrubs, flowers, bedding plants, hard-to-find plants, and associated landscape items while providing them with tools and programs that help them be more efficient and profitable.
Our strategically located nurseries are in the heart of Texas's metropolitan areas, providing an inviting atmosphere and a friendly team of expert professionals.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As a Nursery Yard Sales Representative, you will play a crucial role as the face of our company, providing exceptional customer service to walk-in customers. Responsibilities include assisting customers with plant material orders, advising on projects, explaining products and services, upselling, and facilitating the loading of products for a seamless customer experience and fast checkout. During downtime, you'll be responsible for maintaining your assigned zone, managing inventory, ensuring proper care of plants, optimizing visibility, and keeping an attractive display for customers. Additional duties include receiving new products, preparing will call and delivery orders and maintaining a clean and organized yard for optimal customer experience.
Requirements:
- Proficient in English and Spanish
- High school graduate
- 2 years of in-person customer service or sales experience
- Proven track record of relationship-building and achieving sales goals
- Knowledge of plants and experience in nursery or landscaping
- Superior communication skills
- Flexibility to adapt to changes swiftly
- Ability to work with systems and take orders on a tablet
- Comfortable working outside in the yard 100% of the time
- Quick learner with a willingness to develop a long-term career
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Passion for nature, plants, trees, gardening, and design
- Must be self-motivated and punctual
- Must work well with a team
- Forklift/Skidsteer operating experience is a plus
WHAT WE OFFER
Newton Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package and a career-building opportunity.
We are committed to providing our employees with paid training, tools, and support needed to succeed in this on-the-road role, develop the position, and thrive in a fast-growing and changing environment.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Join our team and contribute to the success of professional landscapers by offering a wide selection of premium trees, shrubs, flowers, bedding plants, and hard-to-find items. Help us provide valuable tools and programs that enhance efficiency and profitability in the landscaping industry while beautifying our city.
If you are a sales-oriented, dynamic, bilingual individual passionate about the green industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in making a difference and fostering growth in the world of landscaping.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
- English (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Katy, TX 77494: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $22