Sales Associate

Pike Nurseries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental and vision coverage

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k

30% Employee Discount

Paid holidays and paid vacation

Job summary

Pike Nurseries is seeking a store associate to support customer service and sales in a fast-paced garden center. You will water perishable inventory, price and stock shelves, and assist with merchandise receiving and deliveries in a bustling outdoor environment.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of related experience, a willingness to pursue plant professional certification in GA or NC, and the ability to lift and move merchandise while maintaining excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• One plus year(s) work-related experience.
• Desire to become a Georgia or North Carolina Certified Plant Professional.

Responsibilities

• Customer service and sales
• Waters all sections of the nursery
• Prices and stock inventory
• Knows Point-of-Sale functions
• Assists in receiving the merchandise
• Helps with customer delivery orders defective/damaged merchandise and ensuring that credit is received.
• Pulls transfer material
• Learns about product lines carried in the Garden Center
• Follow safe work practices and reports any unsafe working conditions to management
• Attends store meetings as directed by management
• Performs other related duties and assignments as requested

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Point-of-Sale (POS)

Job description

• Locations: Metro Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC
  
• Status: Full Time / Hourly
  
• Reporting Relationships: Store Manager
  
• Work Schedule: Hours vary by season. This position may require evening and weekend work.

“Come Have Fun and Enjoy the Great Outdoors!”

Do you enjoy working in an open or outdoor environment?Do you enjoy interacting with customers and associates with a common interest?Need a little physical activity in your life? Like having a flexible schedule?

If you answered "YES" to any of the above, this may be the perfect job for you!

Pike Nurseries has been serving residents in the Southeast for nearly 60 years. Pike Nurseries is recognized as a leader in the Garden Center Industry for its commitment to providing the best selection, quality, service and horticultural expertise. With Pike's sister brand, Armstrong Garden Centers, in California, the company is considered to be the largest independent garden center company in the U.S. with career opportunities and growth from coast to coast.

We are excited about your next step

If you're ready to jump in and feel that you would be a great fit for this position - let us hear from you.

Proactive customer engagement and sales; general maintenance of nursery; pricing and stocking of inventory; watering of perishable inventory; becomes knowledgeable about plants and chemicals; develop sales skills and a customer following.

Education, Prior Work Experience and Specialized Skills and Knowledge

• One plus year(s) work-related experience. Has the desire to become a Georgia or North Carolina Certified Plant Professional.
  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer service and sales
  
• Waters all sections of the nursery
  
• Prices and stock inventory
  
• Knows Point-of-Sale functions
  
• Assists in receiving the merchandise
  
• Helps with customer delivery orders defective/damaged merchandise and ensuring that credit is received.
• Pulls transfer material
  
• Learns about product lines carried in the Garden Center
  
• Follow safe work practices and reports any unsafe working conditions to management
  
• Attends store meetings as directed by management
  
• Performs other related duties and assignments as requested
  

Compensation

We have great benefits! - (Benefits available to full-time associates)

• Major medical, dental, vision and other group benefits
• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k
• 30% Employee Discount
• Hourly rate is commensurate with experience
  

Other Skills, Abilities, & Qualifications:

• Has a high level of interpersonal skills to appropriately deal with associates and customers.
  
• Computer skills: Beginner level of skill in Outlook, Word and Excel.
  
• Has the ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Is required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
  
• Is required to lift 25 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
  
• Has the ability to multi-task.
  

Safety First!

Physical Environment/Working Conditions

This position requires some physical activity such as lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and walking. Unassisted lifting limits between 30 and 50 lbs. Individuals may be required to do any or all of these situations throughout the work day, with an emphasis on walking and standing for a major portion of the day. The outside environment will comprise most of the day with some inside building activity.

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