Retail Service Rep - Garden Center - WM

Altman Specialty Plants; Excelsior Springs (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn Green Bonus

Cell phone stipend

Paid training

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

401(k)

Job summary

Altman Plants is seeking motivated individuals to join our sales team at Excelsior Springs, MO. You will handle live plants, stock displays, and assist customers in a fast-paced garden center environment.

We value joy, unity, integrity, and growth as part of our core culture and offer a paid training program, flexible scheduling options, and opportunities for advancement within a national nursery network.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of working independently with a sense of responsibility.
• Reliable and punctual with scheduling.
• Comfortable working in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sales-ready appearance for plants and displays.
• Merchandise displays and manage rack cleanliness and pricing.
• Rotate, merchandise, and sign products with prices.
• Assist with resets, displays, and special events.
• Communicate with merchandisers and supervisors.
• Work with vendors and retail associates.
• Provide inventory updates to internal teams.
• Be responsive to clocking in/out and task completion on mobile apps.
• Complete inventory cycle counts as directed.
• Review sales reports to ensure product flow meets goals.
• Adhere to assigned schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Follow safety guidelines and use equipment safely.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent worker

Reliability

Weather tolerance

Job description

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Sales Personnel-WM GCM- IL Full Time Non Exempt EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2394

Summary:

Do you love working outdoors and have a passion for plants? Join Altman Plants, the industry leader in Garden Center service and nursery innovation! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to work at retail store locations, both as part of a team and independently. In this role, you will handle live plants shipped on delivery racks, stock and service the displays, communicate regularly with coworkers and store personnel regarding the needs and of your assigned garden centers.

We seek team members who embody our core values of Joy, Unity, Integrity, Consistency, Excellence, Growth, Accountability, and Respect every day. This role offers the chance to work in beautiful spring weather while embracing the unique challenges of varied seasonal conditions. We aim to provide flexible scheduling options that allow you to balance work with your personal life. Our paid training program is designed to help you build all the skills you need to succeed.

Who We Are:

Altman Plants is a family-owned and privately held company, recognized for innovation, high-quality products, and creative sales programs. We are the world’s #1 supplier of cacti and succulents, and we also grow a diverse range of annuals, perennials, and shrubs. Since 1975, we have been dedicated to saying yes to our customers and making garden centers beautiful every day! As one of the largest nurseries in the US, we partner with key retail customers nationwide. We are passionate about exceptional customer service, people development, and long‑term growth. With operations in multiple states, there are opportunities for growth and relocation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a sales‑ready appearance for plants and displays.
• Ensure plants are merchandised and empty racks are removed.
• Rotate, merchandise, and sign products with prices.
• Dispose of and record scrap of non‑sellable plants regularly.
• Assist with resets, displays, and special events.
• Communicate effectively with Altman Plants merchandisers and supervisors.
• Work cooperatively with vendors and retail associates.
• Provide feedback and inventory updates to internal teams.
• Be responsive to communication while on the clock.
• Complete inventory cycle counts as directed.
• Review sales reports to ensure product flow meets goals.
• Work assigned schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Adhere to a consistent service call scheduled for assigned stores.
• Follow all safety guidelines and use equipment safely.
• Keep work areas clean and safe.
• Follow all company SOPs.
• Execute tasks as instructed by supervisors.
• Assist in the training of new team members within your assigned location.
• Use cell phone for job‑related tasks like clocking in/out, store check‑in/out, taking photos, and completing tasks.

Qualifications:

• Positive attitude and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
• Capable of working independently with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Reports to work timely and as scheduled.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions.
• Proof of Driver’s License and Auto Insurance
• Reliable transportation to and from assigned stores.
• Clean DMV driving record
• Proficiency with mobile apps for clocking in/out and task completion
• Willingness to embrace and work by our Core Values

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Pushing of loaded and empty delivery racks daily
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and standing for long periods.
• Outdoor work in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
• Budgeted hours vary by season and are affected by weather and sales demands
• Exposure to dust, soil, wind, uneven pavement and moving mechanical parts.
• 30/60/90 Day Earn Green Bonus
• Cell phone stipend
• Paid training
• Paid time off (FT employees only)
• Growth opportunities
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Employee assistance program