Horticulturist - Ashford

Glanbia; Ashford; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy retail firm in Ashford is seeking a Horticulturist to enhance customer experience at their garden centre. Responsibilities include maximizing sales, maintaining stock control, and providing top-class customer service. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in a garden centre and a keen interest in horticulture. This position offers a full-time schedule during the Garden Season, part-time thereafter.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years relevant retail Garden Centre experience.
• Knowledge and interest in the retail gardening industry.
• Ability to multitask and consistently deliver high-standard work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Maximise the sales potential of the garden centre and garden products.
• Provide high-quality, fast, efficient, and friendly service at all times.
• Maintain control of all stock to ensure a fresh offering to customers.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Horticulturist to join our busy CountryLife branch in Ashford, Co Wicklow. As a valued team member, you will be essential to our branch's success by providing customers with a first-class experience, working alongside the Horticulturists and Branch Manager in the operation of our garden centre. This role is full-time during the Garden Season and part-time thereafter.

Key Responsibilities

• Maximise the sales potential of the garden centre and garden products.
• Maintain control of all stock to ensure a fresh offering to customers.
• Ensure all garden centre displays are immaculate and appealing to customers, as first impressions count.
• Assist the Manager in maintaining high standards in the garden centre and branch.
• Top Class Customer Service:
• Provide high-quality, fast, efficient, and friendly service at all times.
• Build trusting relationships with customers and offer excellent service and advice.
• Show keen interest in and understanding of our product range and services.
• Other:
• Develop and improve relevant areas across the branch.
• Ensure health & safety requirements are met at all times.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all relevant areas.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years relevant retail Garden Centre experience.
• Knowledge and interest in the retail gardening industry.
• Ability to multitask and consistently deliver high-standard work in a busy environment.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
• A friendly, outgoing personality with excellent customer service skills and ambition to exceed customer expectations.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently.

If interested, please apply with an up-to-date resume.

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