Bedding Plant Sales Associate

ENGLISH GARDENS•West Bloomfield, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

English Gardens is Now Hiring Seasonal Sales Associates to work in the Greenhouse/Bedding Plant department! We are looking for passionate and friendly Sales Associates who love people and plants to join our team! Our Seasonal Associates play a very important role in the success of our stores. All Associates interact with customers and are responsible for meeting sales goals and exceeding customer expectations on a daily basis. We offer bonus incentives for stores exceeding our sales goals, too! English Gardens Associates: Find it easy to smile and work hard Possess enthusiasm and initiative Excel at Customer Service. Are willing to learn new things and improve themselves in service and product knowledge

Requirements

Prior Sales experience required
Must be customer-oriented, friendly, and outgoing.
Must be able to: Stand and walk up to 8 hours per day
Must be able to: Lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to: Adjust to seasonal temperature
Must be able to: Pass criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Nursery experience a plus

Responsibilities

Selling plant material to customers (ie. annuals, perennials)
Properly maintain and merchandise plants
Maintain awareness of all promotions and ads.
Provide excellent customer service with courteous assistance.
Responsible for increasing sales through suggestive selling and tie-in sales for products/merchandise and Garden Club.
Offer suggestions of product care and maintenance to all customers.
Ensure that the sales area is clean and attractive with only quality merchandise on display.
Receive merchandise, price merchandise, and neatly display items within the department.
Complete all paperwork required in a precise and timely manner.
Unload merchandise from trucks as required.
Assist in inventory as directed.
Follow the monthly planner for product displays and merchandising.
Ensure that the merchandise has the proper tags and signage.
Assist with other special duties and projects as directed by the Department Manager.