Garden Centre Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Bathurst; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking adaptable Garden Centre Sales Associates to join their team. This role involves providing outstanding customer service, assisting with sales, and maintaining store standards in various weather conditions. Candidates should be flexible and capable of lifting heavy products while being attentive to detail. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience in sales and customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can learn about new products and enhance your skills in the gardening sector.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Experience in sales and customer service is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and assist with sales.
• Maintain inventory and store standards while working safely.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Sales Experience

Attention to Detail

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

D635 Computer System

Job description

Garden Centre Sales Associates need to be extremely flexible. In addition to regular duties of customer service and stocking product, you are working in all sorts of weather conditions – hot, damp, dusty, windy….and many of your products are very heavy. You really need to lift correctly and vary your tasks.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and team player
• Sales and customer service experience
• Knowledge on house plants, perennials and annuals considered an asset
• Possess a high level of attention to details
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work days/evening/weekends (rotating shifts)
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent considered an asset
• Bilingual - French / English

Responsibilities

• Work safely
• Provide superior customer service – this includes greeting customers, providing information, completing sales, and arranging deliveries
• Maintain store standards – Inventory, Replenishment and Merchandising
• Learn about new products and attending Garden Center department specific training when provided