Calling all green thumbs! We are hiring seasonal team members to work through our spring busy season! Blue Seal Farm & Home, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an opening for a Seasonal Garden Associate at our Brattleboro, VT store! This is a seasonal, part-time opportunity working less than 30 hours per week and requires weekend availability. Blue Seal provides a generous employee discount!
- The compensation range for this role is $16.00 to $16.50 an hour in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Garden Associate role is responsible for demonstrating exceptional customer service and communication skills as you coordinate with store and warehouse staff to effectively meet customer needs. This position is responsible for the upkeep and restocking of greenhouse inventory as well as keeping all areas clean and maintained. Designing greenhouse merchandise displays and organizing product placement is another primary duty included in this position.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Successfully operate computer POS system
- Manage cash and credit card transactions
- Reconcile end of day sales and prepare deposit
- Greenhouse maintenance including cleaning customer areas, restrooms, breakroom, stockroom, and shelving
- Maintain inventory stock in greenhouse including watering and pruning plants, consolidating inventory, and rotating stock
- Design merchandise displays
- Obtain product knowledge through independent research
- Contribute to the care and handling of live plants and animals within the store
- Answer customer inquiries pertaining to greenhouse products
- Effectively communicate with the store and warehouse staff to coordinate timely customer pick-up
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Other duties as assigned by Store Management
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Have a solid work history
- Customer service skills
- Animal, horticulture and agriculture knowledge helpful
- Work independently as well as with others
- Position requires working outside in all weather conditions
- Position requires extended periods of time walking and standing in an outdoor environment