Plant Nursery Care & Customer Experience Specialist

sscjobs; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States Cooperative in Minnesota and surrounding areas seeks a friendly nursery associate to assist customers, maintain healthy plant material, and recommend products. You will greet customers, stock, water, prune, and merchandise plants, and contribute to a welcoming shopping environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and retail experience; knowledge of local growing conditions is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED; an associate degree in plant science, agriculture or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a retail sales environment with high quality customer service.
• Knowledge of plant care, local growing conditions, pests and diseases, and general planting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain healthy plant material and appearance to minimize loss and damage.
• Greet customers professionally and assist with plant selection and care guidance.
• Merchandise and rotate plants for optimal space, lighting, and accessibility.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and stocking, and provide customer support as needed.
• Update signage, pricing, and labeling to maintain a neat presentation.
• Support store leadership and participate in seminars and customer education.

Skills

Customer service

Plant knowledge

Merchandising

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in plant science/agriculture

Job description

Southern States Cooperative in Minnesota and surrounding areas seeks a friendly nursery associate to assist customers, maintain healthy plant material, and recommend products. You will greet customers, stock, water, prune, and merchandise plants, and contribute to a welcoming shopping environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and retail experience; knowledge of local growing conditions is preferred.