Garden Center Coordinator

Moon Valley Nursery Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and a leading provider of top-quality plants. We are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Sales Professional – Flower Tent / Greenhouse Associate to manage and operate our flower tents at our nurseries.

This role is crucial in creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers while driving sales and maintaining a well-stocked, visually appealing inventory of flowers, herbs, vegetables, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a nursery, garden center, or similar retail setting.
• Strong knowledge of bedding flowers, herbs, vegetables, and houseplants.
• Experience with a POS system and handling customer transactions.
• Familiarity with plant nutrients, fertilizers, and soil amendments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in outdoor conditions.
• Strong sales, communication, and customer service skills.
• Passion for plants and gardening with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers, providing expert advice on bedding flowers, herbs, vegetables, and houseplants.
• Promote a positive selling experience by assisting customers in selecting the right plants.
• Check out customers efficiently using the POS system.
• White glove service assisting customers with loading their vehicles.
• Design and assist customers with custom potting and bedding displays
• Maintain an organized and visually flower bedding and house plant displays
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs.
• Ensure proper plant care and rotation to maintain healthy, vibrant inventory.
• Educate customers on plant nutrients, fertilizers, and pest control solutions.
• Stay updated on seasonal plant trends and best care practices.
• Offer suggestions on companion planting and garden design.
• Keep the flower tent/ greenhouse clean, safe, and welcoming for customers.
• Follow proper cash handling and transaction procedures.
• Maintaining plant health by watering, fertilizing, and pruning
• Remove and report spoiled product to inventory specialized

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

POS system experience

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS software

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Phoenix, AZ 85032
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $16.90 - $25.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Open Availability Day Shift
Job Category: Horticulture

Job Summary

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and a leading provider of top-quality plants. We are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Sales Professional – Flower Tent / Greenhouse Associate to manage and operate our flower tents at our nurseries. This role is crucial in creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers while driving sales and maintaining a well-stocked, visually appealing inventory of flowers, herbs, vegetables, and houseplants.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Sales & Customer Service

• Engage with customers, providing expert advice on bedding flowers, herbs, vegetables, and houseplants.
• Promote a positive selling experience by assisting customers in selecting the right plants for their needs.
• Check out customers efficiently using the POS system.
• White glove service assisting customers with loading their vehicles.
• Design and assist customers with custom potting and bedding displays

Inventory Management & Merchandising

• Maintain an organized and visually flower bedding and house plant displays
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs.
• Ensure proper plant care and rotation to maintain healthy, vibrant inventory.

Product Knowledge & Recommendations

• Educate customers on plant nutrients, fertilizers, and pest control solutions.
• Stay updated on seasonal plant trends and best care practices.
• Offer suggestions on companion planting and garden design.

Operations & Maintenance

• Keep the flower tent/ greenhouse clean, safe, and welcoming for customers.
• Follow proper cash handling and transaction procedures.
• Maintaining plant health by watering, fertilizing, and pruning
• Remove and report spoiled product to inventory specialized

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a nursery, garden center, or similar retail setting.
• Strong knowledge of bedding flowers, herbs, vegetables, and houseplants.
• Experience with a POS system and handling customer transactions.
• Familiarity with plant nutrients, fertilizers, and soil amendments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in outdoor conditions.
• Strong sales, communication, and customer service skills.
• Passion for plants and gardening with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Physical requirements/Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.

Other

• Subject to MVR and criminal background check (In accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations)

About Us

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America, and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.