Plant Nursery Sales Associate

Ace Hardware Corporation; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Simple IRA

Employee discounts on products

Free uniform shirts and vests

Job summary

MRT Lawn and Garden Center, located in Port Charlotte, Florida, is seeking enthusiastic individuals who appreciate nature and want to assist customers in completing their gardening projects. The role requires an active presence, welcoming customers and guiding them in their purchases.

Experience in retail or horticulture is a plus but not mandatory as comprehensive training will be provided. Join our family-oriented team and enjoy a rewarding work-life balance along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Retail or horticultural experience is a plus but not a requirement.
• Helpful attitude and willingness to learn about hardware and plants.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and assist them with their projects.
• Work in a high-energy environment and remain active during shifts.
• Lift items up to 50 lbs as required.

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for the next step in your career? Look no further! MRT Lawn and Garden Center is looking for applicants that have retail or horticultural experience. Now is the time to make an advancement in your career with MRT! Would you like to work at one of Florida's largest garden centers? MRT Lawn and Garden Center is family owned and operated since 2003 with locations in South Venice, North Venice, and Port Charlotte, FL. Previous retail or horticultural experience is a plus but not a requirement as we provide extensive training.

At MRT Lawn and Garden Center, we’re independently owned and operated so helping our community is our number one priority. Make an impact in the community by helping your neighbors with their projects while working in a fast-paced and fun environment. Our mission is to go the extra mile for our customers and build a team that has the same attitude!

MRT Lawn and Garden Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free environment. MRT ACE goes beyond plants and hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us.

Work/life balance

This position is with a team that respects your life outside of work. We believe in earning your trust through clear communication. We schedule two weeks in advance, working with you so you can plan.

Learn and grow with us

• Have you worked in retail before, or do you have any horticultural experience?
• Do you enjoy working with plants and flowers? Bring your knowledge and we’ll teach you something new.
• Have a helpful attitude? We’ll train you on hardware know-how that builds life skills.
• We train you from day one and the opportunities don’t stop there.

What to expect

• You’ll work directly with customers welcoming them and helping them find everything necessary to complete their project in one trip.
• Like working in a fast-paced and fun environment? We are high energy so time will fly.
• You’ll be on your feet for most of your shift (6 to 8 hours).
• You must lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay, Benefits, and Perks (fulltime *)

• Paid Time Off*
• Health Insurance*
• Supplemental Insurances such as dental, vision, and life*
• Simple IRA*
• Employee discounts on product
• Free uniform shirts, vests, and more

Click through and start your journey with us now!

Company Introduction

MRT Lawn and Garden Center has been family owned and operated in Venice, FL since 2003. With locations in South Venice (Englewood Rd), North Venice (US 41 Bypass N), and Port Charlotte (El Jobean Rd), MRT is growing and searching for our next team member. Want to grow alongside Florida's largest and most tropical independently owned garden centers? Apply to join the MRT family today!