Now Hiring - Hoerr Nursery - Horticulturist, Garden Center Sales Associate in Peoria, IL

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Position: Sales Associate, Horticulturist Full time and part time positions available, with seasonal layoff Summary: Are you a Horticulturist, Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, or a knowledgeable plant person? Do you love helping people find just the right plant? We're looking for friendly people who can help our Garden Center customers make decisions about products and services, and find solutions to their garden problems. Other duties include cashiering, plant care, and loading customer purchases. Promote a garden inspired lifestyle and deliver an Easy, Enjoyable, and Excellent experience for customers. Benefits: Health, Dental, and/or Vision Insurance (For Full Time Positions) Paid vacations (After 1 Year) Paid holidays Uniform shirts and hat provided Employee discounts on Garden Center products Opportunity for continuing education and training Opportunity to work in a friendly and busy atmosphere at a premiere garden center Requirements: PLANT KNOWLEDGE IS A MUST! During the interview you will be tested on your plant knowledge and identification. We value our ability to offer expert advice. Associate Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is a PLUS, but experience in nurseries/Garden Centers, as a Master Gardener, etc. is also very valuable! Experience in a service related industry or function Ability to be resourceful in answering questions about the landscape and guide the customer to the best solution suitable to the customers' goals Experience with Microsoft Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office (In general, being comfortable on a computer will be very helpful.) Ability to multi-task Ability to provide quality customer service and deliver the Hoerr Experience Must have a sales mentality and understand that the customer is the key to a successful business Ability to define problems and communicate issues to management Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints, and maintain confidentiality when appropriate Ability to lift 40 pounds Hoerr Nursery 8020 N. Shade Tree Drive Peoria, IL 61615 Phone: 309.[please apply online] Fax: 309.[please apply online] Hoerrnursery.com Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Store discount * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Application Question(s): * Do you have an associates or bachelor's degree in Horticulture or a related field? * Are you a certified Master Gardener or Master Naturalist? Experience: * Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred) * Customer service: 1 year (Preferred) * Plant industry: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person