Garden Center Sales & Display Specialist

Lowney's Landscaping Center; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowney's Landscaping Center is seeking a Retail Nursery Sales Associate to help customers choose plants, outdoor furniture, grills, and garden products. You will maintain displays and create an inviting shopping experience in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role focuses on sales, merchandising, and customer service, with opportunities to grow within a supportive team and benefits package. Prior retail exposure and POS familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous retail sales experience required.
• Experience operating a point-of-sale (POS) system preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and provide outstanding service.
• Experience with merchandising, product placement, and visual displays.
• Knowledge of plants, gardening, outdoor furniture, grills, or outdoor living products is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using technology for sales and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with plant, outdoor furniture, grill, and garden product selections.
• Provide product knowledge and recommendations based on customer needs and project goals.
• Process sales transactions accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Assist customers with special orders, product inquiries, returns, and exchanges.
• Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing retail displays throughout the nursery and garden center.
• Merchandise products and execute product placement plans to maximize sales and customer engagement.
• Restock merchandise, update pricing, and ensure products are properly labeled.
• Assist with inventory counts and communicate stock needs to management.
• Support seasonal merchandising changes and promotional displays.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure a positive and welcoming shopping experience.
• Responsible for unloading plant material off trucks upon arrival and loading retail trucks and trailers.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Communication

Tools

POS system

Job description

Lowney's Landscaping Center is seeking a Retail Nursery Sales Associate to help customers choose plants, outdoor furniture, grills, and garden products. You will maintain displays and create an inviting shopping experience in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role focuses on sales, merchandising, and customer service, with opportunities to grow within a supportive team and benefits package. Prior retail exposure and POS familiarity are preferred.