Now Hiring - Nursery Sales Associate in Nampa, ID

We are looking for a driven Nursery Sales Associate to join our team. Sales Associate responsibilities include, but are not limited to: handling phone orders, placing orders, processing invoices, generating estimates, and advising customers on plant material. Sales associates work closely with customers to determine their needs and recommend appropriate plant substitutions. You should be able to work in a high energy environment, in all types of weather, and lift up to 50 pounds. Sales associates provide excellent customer service first and foremost, and assist in general nursery duties when not assisting customers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction through excellent customer service
• Quickly greet and assist arriving customers
• Build productive trusting relationships with customers
• Answer phone inquiries in a pleasant and professional manner
• Ensure orders are prepared for pickup when customers are ready
• Respond to order and estimate inquiries quickly
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory
• Assist yard manager with unloading of trucks
• Update and create extended descriptions for inventory items
• Assist in maintaining appearance of the sales yard
• Assist with nursery maintenance that's not limited to cleanup, pruning, spacing, and weed control.
• Assist with special projects in the office
• Update website and social media pages as needed
• Be flexible and proactive in tackling other duties not included in the job description

Skills

• Proven work experience as a sales associate or similar role
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus
• Availability to work some Saturdays during peak season
• Education and/or experience in Horticulture with a familiarity of ornamental plant material is required.

This is a permanent, full-time, seasonal position (February through November), with hourly pay DOE. Dental, vision and health insurance offered after 60 days, and 401K available after 6 months of employment. A successful applicant will be required to pass a drug test prior to employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nampa, ID 83687: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Horticulture: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person