Tree & Shrubs Sales Associate

Country Arbors Nursery Inc.; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Country Arbors Nursery Inc. in Urbana, IL is seeking a Tree & Shrub Sales Associate to help customers select trees, shrubs, evergreens and landscape materials. This seasonal, full-time role emphasizes customer interaction and plant knowledge, with training provided.

Starting pay is $16.00 per hour, up to $20.00 based on experience, and includes paid time off. Candidates should be able to work outdoors, lift heavy plants, and commute to 61802, relocating before starting if needed.

Qualifications

• Plant knowledge or landscaping experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy plants and materials.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Must be available to work one weekend day.
• Ability to commute to Urbana, IL 61802 (Required).
• Must relocate before starting work (Required).

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in selecting trees, shrubs, and evergreens.
• Provide guidance on plant selection and care.
• Help customers with flagstone, cobbles, and related materials.
• Load and unload trucks and semi deliveries.
• Lift, load, and transport plants for customers.
• Water and maintain plant inventory.
• Clean and organize tree and shrub lots.
• Support daily nursery operations as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Plant knowledge

Job description

Tree & Shrub Sales Associate (Seasonal – Full-Time)

Urbana, IL 61802
Starting at $16.00 per hour (up to $20.00 based on experience)

Join the team at Country Arbors Nursery!

Help us make the community more beautiful—one tree at a time. We are seeking a knowledgeable and customer-focused Tree & Shrub Sales Associate with a passion for plants and strong customer service skills.

Position Overview:

This position focuses on assisting customers with selecting trees, shrubs, evergreens, and related landscape materials for their projects. Previous plant knowledge or landscaping experience is preferred. Training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a landscaping background who enjoys customer interaction and sales rather than installation work.

Responsibilities:

• Assist customers in selecting trees, shrubs, and evergreens
• Provide guidance on plant selection and care
• Help customers with flagstone, cobbles, and related materials
• Load and unload trucks and semi deliveries
• Lift, load, and transport plants for customers
• Water and maintain plant inventory
• Clean and organize tree and shrub lots
• Support daily nursery operations as needed

Requirements:

• Plant knowledge or landscaping experience preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to lift and move heavy plants and materials
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
• Must be available to work one weekend day
• Ability to commute to Urbana, IL 61802 (Required)
• Must relocate before starting work (Required)

Schedule:

• 5 days a week including 1 weekend day
• Seasonal, Full-Time
• Paid time off