Nursery Sales Associate

Sawyer Garden Center; Sawyer (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential year-round opportunity

Supportive team environment

Great seasonal work opportunity

Job summary

Sawyer Garden Center is seeking a motivated Nursery Sales Associate for the 2025 season in Sawyer, Michigan. The candidate will assist customers, care for plants, and ensure a pleasant shopping experience.

The position requires physical endurance, a strong customer service attitude, and knowledge of horticulture. Join this family-owned business and work in a vibrant, supportive environment filled with plants and gardening enthusiasts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of trees & shrubs and proper care.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted and work outdoors.
• Strong commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with plant-related questions.
• Maintain the health and visual appeal of plants.
• Operate the POS system at registers when needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer Service

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Job description

Your Family Owned Destination Garden Center Of Harbor Country, Southwestern Michigan And Beyond!

We are a Harbor Country destination – offering everything for your home, lawn & garden. For friendly service & simply the best locally‑grown produce, garden essentials, gourmet foods, fine wines, craft beers, unique gifts & Michigan‑made products, locals & visitors agree – there’s no place like SGC!

Job Description

Sawyer Home & Garden Center is now seeking a knowledgeable, driven, reliable Nursery Sales Associate for the 2025 season! If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love working outdoors, and enjoy providing excellent customer service – a seasonal position at SGC may be a great fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Cheerfully greeting & assisting customers with questions related to trees, shrubs & plants.
• Stock, water and maintain plants, keeping them healthy & visually appealing.
• Share knowledge about plants, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and growing seasons with our loyal customers.
• Share knowledge on our supporting products to our customers to best advise them on how to care for their purchases.
• Assist customers in selecting products, offering advice on care, placement and maintenance.
• Merchandising with shop ability in mind, grouping similar items together, staying mindful of bloom time & season.
• Ensure all products are accurately priced and up to date.
• Collaborate with team members, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Operate POS system at registers when needed – following SGC procedures.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of trees & shrubs and how to care for them.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment – completing tasks that are strenuous in nature – standing, lifting, bending, regularly lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted, traversing uneven surfaces, consistently working outdoors and extensive walking.
• Commitment to excellent customer service, showing up each day with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Available Full‑Time, on weekends and holidays. Our hours of operations are 9AM-7PM daily.
• Keep nursery paths clean, clear and easy to maneuver – ensuring a safe space for staff and customers.
• Build a rapport with our loyal customers.

Skills

• Strong ability to multitask in a busy, fast‑paced environment.
• Maintain a sense of urgency while staying comfortable in a fast‑paced setting involving many people while keeping up a team oriented personal attitude.
• Adaptable to changing tasks, willing to learn about new plants, products and care techniques.
• High attention to detail.
• Punctual, dependable, positive and resilient.
• Works well independently and with a team.

Why Join SGC?

Spend a season with Sawyer Home & Garden Center & be a part of a supportive, family‑owned business who values its employees and customers. Gain more experience in plant care and customer service while working in a fun, plant‑filled environment with a team who shares your passion!

• Great summer work opportunity for those looking for seasonal income and a successful team to be a part of
• Potential year‑round opportunity for those who excel