Join Botanic as a Retail Garden Center Sales Associate!
Botanic is seeking a friendly, motivated, and plant-passionate Retail Garden Center Sales Associate to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with plants, providing top notch customer service, and being a part of a fast-paced outdoor retail environment.
You will play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere, maintaining plant quality, and assisting customers with selecting the right plants and products for their needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist customers with plant selection, care tips, and product recommendations
- Maintain the health and appearance of plants through proper watering, pruning, and care
- Restock inventory and help organize plant displays and merchandise
- Assist with loading plants, soil, and materials for customers
- Keep the garden center clean, organized, and visually appealing
- Support seasonal setup, promotions, and merchandising displays
- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Operate point-of-sale (POS) system and handle transactions accurately
Qualifications (Required)
- Minimum of 1 year of retail sales experience
- Basic knowledge of plants, gardening, or horticulture
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Willingness to work outdoors and withstand being on your feet for long periods of time
- Physical ability to lift 25+lbs, bend, squat, and move with ease
- Availability to work weekends (including Sundays)
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Education or experience in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field
- Experience in retail, garden centers, nurseries, or landscaping
- Familiarity with plant care, watering practices, and seasonal products
- Experience with POS systems and cash handling
What We're Looking For
- A friendly and approachable team member who enjoys helping customers
- Someone who takes pride in plant care and presentation
- A reliable and hardworking individual with attention to detail
- A willingness to learn and grow knowledge of plants and products
- A team player who contributes to a positive work environment
Join our Enthusiastic Team Today!
- Work in a fun and engaging environment
- Learn valuable skills in horticulture and customer service
- Be part of a community that values both nature and people
Location: Opelika, Alabama
If you are ready to embrace this exciting opportunity, apply now and start your journey with Botanic!
Botanic is built around a love of nature and love for people. We offer lawn and maintenance care, a garden center, a market, a farm to table restaurant featuring southern cuisine, with garden settings or water views. Come enjoy a true southern experience!
Salary
$12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid training
Job Type
Full time, Part time
Schedule
Day shift, Weekend availability, 8 hour shift, 10 hour shift