Sales Associate (Part Time) - Lawn & Garden (Seasonal) Willmar, MN

Runnings; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 18,597 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A retail company in Willmar, MN, is seeking a part-time Sales Associate for its Seasonal Lawn & Garden department. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, cashier duties, and product care. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be enthusiastic about assisting customers. The position requires frequent lifting and standing, with a pay range of $13.50-$15.00 depending on experience. This is a seasonal role with potential for continued employment based on store needs.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Dedicated, devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Team player, works well as a member of a group.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they shop in the retail store/greenhouse.
• Price merchandise and make price changes as requested.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves as requested.
• Assist in receiving freight and organizing incoming products.
• Handle customer transactions utilizing KCX cash register.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

KCX cash register system

Telephone

Job description

Sales Associate (Part Time) - Lawn & Garden (Seasonal) Willmar, MN

Job Category: Retail Sales

Requisition Number: SALES006209

• Posted: March 9, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Willmar #09
3031 S First St.
Willmar, MN 56201, USA

Description

The Sales Associate - Seasonal Lawn & Garden is responsible to assist customers in our seasonal greenhouses. The primary function of the Sales Associate in our Seasonal Lawn & Garden department is to provide excellent customer service. This may include greeting customers in the store/greenhouse, cashier responsibilities, answering product related questions, watering and care of live goods, general housekeeping, and other duties as assigned by manager. This position is seasonal meaning employment typically runs from early spring through mid June depending on weather & growing season. Upon conclusion continued employment opportunities depends on hour availability and store needs.

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time hours may be available.

Pay Range: $13.50-$15.00 Depending on experience.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• The Sales Associate reports directly to the Store Manager.
• The Sales Associate has no direct supervisory authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers as they shop in the retail store/greenhouse, assisting with customer service questions.
• Price merchandise and make price changes as requested by store management.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves as requested by store management.
• Assist in receiving freight and organize incoming products as directed by store management.
• Responsible for assisting in cycle counts.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and handle appropriately.
• Handle customer transactions utilizing KCX cash register system.
• Responsible for accurate cash handling.

OTHER DUTIES

• Other duties as assigned.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Long periods of standing.
• Frequent bending and twisting.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• Retail store environment.
• Cold and warm conditions.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

• Computer calculator.
• Cash register scanner.
• Telephone.
• Fax.
• Copy machine.
• Computer software and network.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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