Retail Sales Associate

UPS Store; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Notary (Preferred)

Job summary

Jobs For Youth is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to join our vibrant outdoor/indoor plant shop in California. You will help customers pick products, offer gardening advice, and create an inviting shopping experience with well-stocked displays.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, processing sales at the POS, stocking shelves, and supporting floral designs while providing friendly, phone-based support as needed. This in-person role pays hourly and offers growth in retail sales.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of lawn care and horticulture.
• Experience with retail sales processes including POS and cash handling.
• Multilingual abilities are a plus for diverse customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and assist with shopping needs; provide expert advice on plants, lawn care, landscape maintenance, and floral arrangements.
• Maintain attractive product displays through merchandising and stock replenishment.
• Operate POS systems accurately for cash handling, sales transactions, and inventory management.
• Identify plants and gardening tools to help customers select suitable options.
• Provide excellent customer service via phone, answering inquiries about products or store services.
• Support outdoor work activities such as plant care, watering, pruning, and landscape maintenance tasks.
• Keep the store organized by stocking shelves, managing inventory levels, and ensuring cleanliness and safety standards.
• Assist with floral design projects or plant arrangement demonstrations.

Skills

Lawn care knowledge

Retail sales experience

Excellent communication

Multilingual

Outdoor work

Plant identification

Merchandising

Tools

POS systems

Cash handling

Inventory management

Job description

Full job description

Job Summary

Join our vibrant retail team as a Retail Sales Associate, where your enthusiasm and customer-focused mindset will drive success! In this dynamic role, you will assist customers in selecting the perfect products, provide expert advice on gardening, landscaping, and floral design, and ensure an exceptional shopping experience. Your energy and organizational skills will help maintain a well-stocked, attractive store environment while promoting our wide range of outdoor and indoor plant selections. Whether engaging with customers in person or over the phone, you’ll be the friendly face that makes every visit memorable. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your sales expertise while working in a lively outdoor and indoor retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and assist them with their shopping needs, offering expert advice on plants, lawn care, landscape maintenance, and floral arrangements.
• Maintain attractive product displays through merchandising and stock replenishment to enhance the shopping experience.
• Operate POS (Point of Sale) systems accurately for cash handling, sales transactions, and inventory management.
• Identify plants and gardening tools to help customers select suitable options for their outdoor projects.
• Provide excellent customer service via phone communication, answering inquiries about products or store services promptly and professionally.
• Support outdoor work activities such as plant care, watering, pruning, and landscape maintenance tasks as needed.
• Keep the store organized by stocking shelves, managing inventory levels, and ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met.
• Assist with floral design projects or plant arrangement demonstrations to inspire customer creativity.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of lawn care, gardening practices, horticulture, and landscape maintenance techniques.
• Experience with retail sales processes including POS systems, cash handling, and retail math calculations.
• Multilingual abilities are a plus to serve diverse customer needs effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with customers both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Outdoor work experience demonstrating comfort working in various weather conditions.
• Ability to identify plants accurately and provide horticultural advice confidently.
• Organizational skills for merchandising, stocking shelves, and maintaining a tidy store environment.
• Familiarity with floral design concepts is advantageous for supporting creative displays or arrangements.

Join us to be part of a lively team dedicated to helping customers create beautiful outdoor spaces! Your enthusiasm for gardening, landscaping, and retail sales will make a lasting impact while providing valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.

Pay: $18.60 – $19.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• Certified Notary Public (Preferred)

Work Location: In person