Annuals Sales Associate

Country Arbors Nursery; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Country Arbors Nursery in Urbana, IL is seeking an Annual Sales Associate to help customers select annual flowers and plants for homes and landscapes. The role requires plant knowledge and enthusiasm for assisting customers in a retail setting.

Responsibilities include aiding customers with designs, maintaining inventory, and keeping displays attractive and organized. Must be able to lift, work outdoors in various weather, and commute to Urbana, IL. Seasonal, full-time with paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience with annuals through nursery work, landscaping, greenhouse production, or horticulture education.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with plant selection and designs
• Maintain and care for annual inventory (watering, planting, deadheading, organizing displays)
• Load and unload plants for customers
• Keep the department clean, organized, and well-stocked
• Provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment

Skills

Customer service

Plant knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Join Our team at Country Arbors Nursery!
Help make our community more beautiful—one plant at a time. We are seeking a motivated, customer-focused Annual Sales Associate with a passion for plants and gardening.

Position Overview:
This role focuses on assisting customers with selecting annual flowers and plants for their homes and landscaping projects. Ideal candidates have experience with annuals through nursery work, landscaping, greenhouse production, or horticulture education. This is a great fit for someone who has plant knowledge and loves to work with customers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist customers with plant selection and designs


• Maintain and care for annual inventory (watering, planting, deadheading, organizing displays)


• Load and unload plants for customers


• Keep the department clean, organized, and well-stocked


• Provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment

Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry plants and garden materials


• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions


• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods


• Strong communication and customer service skills


• Ability to commute to Urbana, IL (Required)


• Must relocate before starting work (Required)

Schedule:

• 5 days a week with one weekend day required


• Seasonal, full-time


• Paid time off

If you love plants and enjoy helping customers bring their outdoor spaces to life, we’d love to hear from you!