Garden Center Associate/ Horticultural Assistant

Steadfast

  • Dade City, FL
  • 18 days ago

    Highlights

    2. Product Knowledge: Maintain a thorough understanding of all products available in the garden center, including plants, tools, soil, fertilizers, and outdoor décor. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, assisting customers with their gardening needs and contributing to the overall success of our exclusive garden center.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDade City, FL

    Description

    We are seeking a passionate, friendly and knowledgeable individual to join our team as a Handcart’s Garden Center Employee. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, assisting customers with their gardening needs and contributing to the overall success of our exclusive garden center.

    Responsibilities:

    1. Customer Assistance: Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers with inquiries, product selection, and gardening advice.

    2. Product Knowledge: Maintain a thorough understanding of all products available in the garden center, including plants, tools, soil, fertilizers, and outdoor décor.

    3. Merchandising: Ensure that products are well-organized, properly labeled, and visually appealing to customers. Restock shelves and displays as needed.

    4. Plant Care: Assist with the care and maintenance of plants, including watering, pruning, and pest control.

    5. Cashier Duties: Operate cash registers and process transactions accurately and efficiently.

    6. General Maintenance: Keep the garden center clean and orderly, including sweeping, dusting, and organizing inventory.

    7. Inventory Management: Assist with inventory counts, receiving shipments, and maintaining appropriate stock levels.

    8. Promotions and Events: Participate in promotional events and workshops to educate customers and promote sales.

    9. Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for both employees and customers.

    10. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain high standards of customer service.

    Qualifications:

    - Previous experience in retail, customer service, or gardening is preferred but not required.

    - Passion for gardening and a desire to learn about plants and gardening techniques.

    - Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with customers and team members.

    - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

    - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

    - Flexibility to work Saturdays and holidays as needed.

    - Physical stamina to lift and carry heavy objects and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

    Benefits:

    - Competitive hourly wage.

    - Employee discounts on garden center merchandise.

    - Friendly and supportive work environment with passionate colleagues.

    Join our team and help our customers have a wonderful knowledgably experience and bring their garden dreams to life! If you are enthusiastic about plants and enjoy working in a retail environment, we encourage you to apply for the Garden Center Employee position at Studebaker’s.

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