Garden Lead (Full-Time)

Vision Ace Hardware; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) match

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Voluntary Life

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Vision Ace Hardware is seeking a Garden Lead to manage plant material, elevate store displays, and assist customers with horticultural questions. The role involves purchasing, maintenance of indoor and outdoor plants, and providing expert recommendations on soil, irrigation, and fertilizers.

A POS terminal proficiency is required, with ability to process online and offline transactions. The position demands outdoor work in variable weather, strong customer service, and the ability to lift up to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of horticulture and plant care.
• Experience in nursery, garden center, greenhouse, or retail.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to learn and expand horticultural knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of plants; purchase flowers, trees, shrubs and indoor plant material for the retail garden center.
• Maintain the health, quality, and appearance of indoor and outdoor plants.
• Water, prune, fertilize, and monitor plants for pests, diseases, and other issues.
• Receive, organize, price, and display incoming plant material and horticultural products.
• Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing sales areas.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations regarding soil, fertilizers, irrigation, and other gardening supplies.
• Assist with inventory management, stocking, and seasonal merchandising.
• Support daily retail operations and contribute to positive customer experience.
• Capable of running POS terminal both on-line and off-line, and upload offline POS transactions
• Provide legendary customer service storewide

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Plant identification

Customer service

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Retail experience

Inventory management

POS operation

Tools

POS terminal

Job description

In Vision Ace Hardware we take pride in taking care of our customers! We are seeking individuals that can show great attitude and helpful service to our customers. "We are ACE HARDWARE - THE HELPFUL PLACE!" We need timely attendance and willingness to work each day to the fullest!

Garden Lead responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

• Knowledge of plants, with the ability to Purchase flowers, trees, shrubs and indoor plant material for the retail garden center
• Maintain the health, quality, and appearance of indoor and outdoor plants.
• Water, prune, fertilize, and monitor plants for pests, diseases, and other issues.
• Receive, organize, price, and display incoming plant material and horticultural products.
• Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing sales areas.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations regarding soil, fertilizers, irrigation, and other gardening supplies.
• Assist with inventory management, stocking, and seasonal merchandising.
• Support daily retail operations and contribute to positive customer experience.
• Capable of running POS terminal both on-line and off-line, and upload offline POS transactions
• Provide legendary customer service storewide

The minimum requirements for this position include

• Knowledge of horticulture, plant identification, and general plant care preferred.
• Previous experience in a nursery, garden center, greenhouse, landscaping, or retail environment is a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions & stand for an extended period of time
• Bending, climbing, and twisting are routine; the position requires the ability to retrieve, stock, and move product
• Willingness to learn and expand horticultural knowledge.
• Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds

Benefits for Full-Time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life (including dependents)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

These benefits are available after 90 days of employment.

We are looking for full flexibility; must be available to work on Saturday OR Sunday, 35-40 hours per week.