Customer Sales Representative

Gertens Family of Businesses; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible schedules

Tuition assistance

Scholarship opportunities

Employee discounts

Health and welfare insurance

401k with company match

Referral bonuses

Internship program

Job summary

Spikes and Houles in Forest Lake is seeking a Customer Sales Representative to assist customers in-store and at the garden center, helping with product selections, providing expert advice, and ensuring a great shopping experience.

This role requires courteous communication, the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work evening/weekend hours. You will handle transactions, stock displays, and support safe, friendly service.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of customer service and cash handling experience preferred.
• Availability to work weekend hours and Opening or Closing shifts (this is essential for the role!).
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physical tasks (bending, stooping, etc.).
• A love for customer service, with excellent communication and listening skills!

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers and providing personalized solutions.
• Assisting with product recommendations, warranties, and replacement parts.
• Keeping the store organized and stocked with seasonal items.
• Operating cash registers and managing payment transactions.
• Maintaining outdoor displays and helping customers with their purchases, including our carry-out service.
• Safely handling live chicks and other seasonal products.
• Operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment to safely unload trucks and pull customer orders.
• Contributing to the store's visual displays and keeping everything neat and tidy.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Weekend availability

Lifting heavy items

Staying on feet long hours

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

At Spikes and Houles in Forest Lake we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and provide exceptional service for our customers! If you love working with people and are ready to take on a fun, fast-paced environment, we want YOU!

This position will offer up to 20 hours/week. Candidates must be available to work evening weekend hours.

As a Customer Sales Representative, you'll be helping customers with their needs both inside the store and the garden center, whether it's selecting the perfect feed, offering expert advice, or assisting with our wide variety of lawn and garden products. You'll be at the heart of our store, ensuring our customers have an exceptional experience while:

• Greeting customers and providing personalized solutions.
• Assisting with product recommendations, warranties, and replacement parts.
• Keeping the store organized and stocked with seasonal items.
• Operating cash registers and managing payment transactions.
• Maintaining outdoor displays and helping customers with their purchases, including our carry-out service.
• Safely handling live chicks and other seasonal products.
• Operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment to safely unload trucks and pull customer orders.
• Contributing to the store's visual displays and keeping everything neat and tidy.

Essential Qualifications:

• 1+ year of customer service and cash handling experience preferred.
• Availability to work weekend hours and Opening or Closing shifts (this is essential for the role!).
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physical tasks (bending, stooping, etc.).
• A love for customer service, with excellent communication and listening skills!

Why Join Us?

Some of our benefits may include:

• Competitive wages to keep you thriving this season!
• Flexible schedules with day, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Tuition Assistance for eligible employees to support your personal growth.
• Scholarship opportunities for those looking to further their education.
• Employee discounts on all products
• Health and welfare insurances to keep you and your loved ones covered.
• 401k savings with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Employee referral bonuses—the more the merrier!
• An Internship Program for career development and growth.

E-Verify:

Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Gertens Family of Businesses is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer