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Greenhouse Sales Associate

Overview

Official Job Description

Job Title: Greenhouse Associate
Position Type: Full Time or Part Time
Reports to: Store Manager or Greenhouse Manager or Team Lead

Responsibilities
Greet and direct customers
Provide accurate product information to customers (i.e. plant information, tree & shrub information, etc.)
Answer customers’ questions about specific plants, trees and/or shrubs
Conduct price and feature comparisons to facilitate purchasing
Cross-sell products
Ensure shelves are fully stocked and all products are priced and labelled
Ensure all plants, trees and shrubs are watered at assigned times throughout the day
Monitor plants for insects, diseases, etc. and inform Greenhouse Manager of any suspected concerns
Coordinate with other Greenhouse Associates to provide excellent customer service (especially during peak times)
Inform customers about discounts and special offers
Provide customer feedback to the Store Manager and Team Lead
Stay up to date with new products/service
Operate POS System to finalize customer transactions
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualification & Experience Requirements
Completion of grade 12 or equivalent
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license
Excellent computer and phone skills (POS Systems, etc.)
Minimum 1 years+ in a similar Greenhouse Sales Role
Strong knowledge of growing and plant care, plant materials, etc.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Physically capable of handling heavy loads
Horticulture or Agriculture background, education or working towards; a considerable asset
Ability to work in hot environment (approx. 30-35 Degrees Celsius)

Core Competencies:
Excellent interpersonal and organization skills
Good verbal and written communication
Attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills
Ability to anticipate problems and take immediate initiative to remedy/find solutions independently
Flexibility to work various shifts
Ability to take direction and work well with a team

Greenhouse Conditions:
The working environment of greenhouse includes:

Direct sunlight
Indirect sunlight
High humidity
Hot and cold temperatures
Wind
Rain
Snow

Benefits:
Benefits after 3 months of employment
Staff discounts
Employee appreciation events
Growth and development opportunities

Job Details

Application End Date
Job Category
Technician
Area of Interest
Agriculture & Environment
Employment Type
Part-Time Term
Job Location
Brandon, Mb
Salary
13.00-16.49