Nursery Sales Associate at Gardenview

Irwindale, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Plant Selection, Plant Care, Sales, Quoting, Estimating, Restocking, Loading, Cleaning, Labeling, Pest Monitoring, Safety Protocols, Organizational Skills, Lifting

Industry

Construction

Description

Description FULL TIME POSITION - $18.00- $21.00/hr. depending on experience + Commission Time: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm At Garden View Nursery our sales associates play a key role assisting customers with plant selections and care, managing inventory, and ensuring the overall appearance and functionality of the nursery. Primary Responsibility: · Utilize excellent communication skills to assist with Retail and Wholesale customers · Greet and assist customers with plant selection based on their needs and preferences. · Ringing up orders, scheduling deliveries and installations, providing plant suggestions, quotes and estimates · Plant placement and plant care to customers Other Responsibilities: · Restock plants/material · pulling/loading plants/material for customers · organizing and cleaning of retail space · labeling, maintaining plant signs, and other operational and sales tasks · Monitor for pests and diseases and take appropriate action to treat affected plants. · Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the nursery, including sweeping, cleaning, and organizing displays. · Ensure safety protocols are followed to prevent accidents or injuries. · Set up and dismantle seasonal displays and promotional areas. Compensation: We have great benefits! Medical, vision & dental insurance after 90 days Paid holidays after 1 year Paid Vacation: 40 hours the 1st year & 80 hrs+ after 2 years Salary commensurate with experience Career Path and Advancement Advancement opportunities include roles such as head nursery associate, nursery manager, or moving into specialized horticultural roles. Further education in horticulture or related fields can enhance career prospects. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Sales: 1 year (Preferred) Working for a Nursery or Garden Center ( Preferred) Apply in person at Garden View Nursery or go online to https://www.garden-view.com/contact/careers/ and complete our online application.) Requirements Requirements: Strong communication skills; listening, oral and written. Reflect Garden View’s core values of teamwork, positive attitude, responsibility, integrity, constant improvement, dedication and efficiency A strong desire to learn and an interest in ornamental horticulture Strong organizational skills and a self-starter Basic computer skills Friendly & outgoing Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and carry 15-20 lbs repeatedly Enjoys working outside Must be willing to work weekends & some holidays Preferences (desired but not necessary): HIGHLY PREFERRED: Bilingual in Mandarin, Cantonese or Spanish and English Previous sales experience Previous experience with plants Knowledge of plant names, growth habits, and plant maintenance Interest in soil/ organic gardening practices Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other web-based programs Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment Always keeping safety in mind Understanding of different plant species, their needs, and how to care for them. This Sales Associate position at our plant nursery offers a great opportunity to be part of a vibrant team and make a difference in our customers' lives.

Responsibilities

Sales associates are primarily responsible for assisting both retail and wholesale customers with plant selections, providing care advice, processing orders, scheduling deliveries, and generating quotes. Secondary duties involve restocking materials, loading plants for customers, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the retail space, and monitoring plants for pests and diseases.