Nursery Associate

crosscreeknursery; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic,

Job summary

Cross Creek Nursery in Rockville, VA is seeking a Garden Center Sales Associate who loves plants and enjoys helping customers find perfect additions for homes and gardens.

You will assist customers with plant selections, diagnose basic plant health issues, and keep merchandise well-stocked and appealing. Flexible weekday/weekend availability and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail or gardening environment preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Flexible to work weekdays and weekends.
• Passion for plants and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Help customers with plant selections and answer their questions about care and maintenance.
• Identify and diagnose issues such as fungus, pests, or other plant health concerns.
• Maintain the quality of plants and merchandise, ensuring that everything is well-stocked and visually appealing.
• Understand various plant types and their environmental needs to provide tailored advice to customers.
• Assist in unloading delivery trucks and stocking merchandise efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Plant knowledge

Retail experience

Job description

Job Description:

Join our team this as a Garden Center Sales Associate! We’re looking for passionate individuals who love plants and want to help our customers find the perfect additions for their homes and gardens.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Assistance: Help customers with plant selections and answer their questions about care and maintenance.
• Plant Diagnosis: Identify and diagnose issues such as fungus, pests, or other plant health concerns.
• Inventory Management: Maintain the quality of plants and merchandise, ensuring that everything is well-stocked and visually appealing.
• Knowledge Application: Understand various plant types and their specific environmental needs to provide tailored advice to customers.
• Stocking and Unloading: Assist in unloading delivery trucks and stocking merchandise efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks in various weather conditions.
• Availability: Flexible to work weekdays and weekends.
• Passion for Plants: A genuine enthusiasm for horticulture and a desire to share that passion with customers.
• Experience: Previous experience in a retail or gardening environment is preferred but not required; a willingness to learn is essential.

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
• Opportunity to share your love for plants with fellow enthusiasts.
• Flexible scheduling options to accommodate your needs.

If you're ready to cultivate your skills and help our customers thrive, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team for the upcoming season.