Sales - Garden

Steingg; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Steingg in Oshkosh, WI is seeking an Associate- Garden to assist customers, perform merchandising tasks, and support store operations. The role emphasizes delivering exceptional customer experiences, building relationships, and working across departments to maintain vibrant displays and accurate signage.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about horticulture and home décor, possess strong communication and teamwork skills, and be able to work in varied weather conditions while contributing

Qualifications

• Passion for horticulture and yard/home décor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor conditions, rain or shine.
• Ability to multitask and work independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly to make them feel welcomed in the store.
• Develop and maintain a professional, courteous relationship with customers and coworkers.
• Assist customers, determine needs and educate them to choose the right selections.
• Assist management with merchandising and operational procedures.
• Follow management directions in completing other duties as required.
• Ensure stock levels, merchandise quality and presentation.
• Ensure signage is current and displayed properly.
• Stock and rotate products according to company direction.
• Be cross-trained across multiple departments.
• Efficiently operate the POS, scan items, process payments and bag merchandise.
• Conceptualize ideas for floral decorations and home décor displays.
• Clean fixtures, shelves, backrooms, bathrooms, and floors.
• Participate in learning and development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

Position: Associate- Garden

Reports to: Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Department Lead

Location: Oshkosh, WI

Type: Non-Exempt

Summary

The position requires enthusiasm to provide customers with exceptional customer experience by building relationships with customers. All associates assist the management team to provide leadership, enthusiasm and integrity to drive the company's Mission, Vision and Values. Candidates must be team players, enjoy selling, have excellent communication skills and perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Greet customers promptly to make the customers feel welcomed within the retail location.
• Develop and maintain a professional and courteous relationship with customers and co-workers.
• Assist customers, determine their needs and use various resources to educate customers and assist them in choosing the right selections.
• Assist the management team in the implementation of merchandising and operational procedures.
• Follow management direction in completing other duties as required.
• Ensure appropriate merchandise stock levels, merchandise quality and presentation.
• Ensure signage is current and displayed properly.
• Stock and rotate products according to the company's direction.
• Ability to be cross trained across multiple departments.
• Efficiently operate the POS, quickly and accurately scan all items, accept payment, make change, provide receipts and bag merchandise for customers.
• Conceptualize ideas for floral decorations and home décor displays.
• Clean fixtures, shelves, backrooms, bathrooms, and floors according to company policy as directed by the management team.
• Participate in learning and development activities such as meetings, product knowledge meetings, and 1-on-1 interactions.

Job Requirements

Candidates must have a passion for horticulture, yard/home décor, and seasonal merchandise.

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills along with exceptional customer service skills.
• Must be able to work in both inside and outside environmental conditions, rain or shine.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or within a team environment.
• Great organizational and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to sit and stand; reach with hands and arms; walk and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 3 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.