Garden Center Customer Service Representative position

Claussen's Florist, Greenhouse & Perennial Farm is looking for a seasonal full-time qualified candidate to assist in all aspects of our fast pace Retail Garden Center. Customer Service Sales Associates must have an excellent customer service and have genuine interest and knowledge in the horticultural field. Plant knowledge, Care & Identification is required. Being able to work independently when needed and as a team is essential.

Applicants are expected to work a revolving schedule between the hours of 8:00am - 6:00 pm. Evenings and weekends are required. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Assisting customers with gardening questions & care.
• Operating cash register and computer invoicing.
• Answering multi line phones
• Assist in Plant care, identification & recommendations.
• Maintaining retail space: re-stock, organize, set up, and display retails materials in the garden center.
• Ensure displays and retail space is swept and clean.
• Represent the company in a courteous and professional manner.
• Communicate with the Claussen's team on questions, concerns and feedback from customers.
• Ability to be cross trained in multiple areas of the business to accommodate seasonal demands.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1+ year of horticulture work experience.
• Knowledge of a variety of plants including basic plant care, quality issues, diseases and pests identification is required.
• Minimum of 1+ year in experience in retail or customer service setting
• Ability to life up to 30 lbs.
• Availability must be flexible and includes evenings and weekends.

Job Type:  Seasonal full-time (40 hrs / week) (Mid-March - October)

Schedule:8 hour shift

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime available
• Weekend availability is required

Compensation: starting from $17.00 per hour
*Hourly wages will vary based on previous work experience and education

Benefits:

• Employee discount- 20% off plants, pottery & hard goods.

Pleas send resume and Employment Application with subject “Garden Center Customer Service & Cashier position” to ali@claussens.com. Please no phone calls, all applications must be sent via email.

We look forward to hearing from you!