Seasonal Nursery Sales Support

Estabrook's Nursery Sales Support Estabrook's is a family owned and operated garden center with a year round location in Yarmouth Maine and a seasonal location in Kennebunk, Maine. With close to 30 growing greenhouses and a new state of the art production growing range in Pownal, Maine, we not only offer high quality products, but are a local destination for design consultations, landscape materials and bulk goods for your garden projects. At Estabrook's you will be a part of a two-generation team that plays a continued role in the local Yarmouth Community. We are open 7-days a week. Our retail space is located inside and outside, and our offices are on the first and second floors of older buildings with only stairs. Estabrook's is currently hiring for a Seasonal Nursery Sales Support at our Yarmouth location. The ideal candidate will have an education or experience in horticulture as well as retail experience. A passion for plants and customer service is a must.

Position Requirement:

Assist customers with plant and product locations and other basic information. Assist with basic gardening questions and help provide follow up for more involved questions. Acquire basic knowledge of plant materials available, growing requirements and proper placement of plants to advise customers. Ability to sell additional related/supplementary products to customers to ensure maximum plant growth. Locate, move, stock, clean, patch, organize and rotate plant material to maximize sales by displaying the best quality product available. Provide daily plant care to include watering and pruning. Unload product from delivery trucks. Pull landscaper/contractor orders efficiently and accurately. Clean and maintain yard areas and follow safe work practices to help ensure a clean and safe environment for customers and employees. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong verbal and active listening skills Ability to quickly determine customer needs, devise, and present solutions. Project a positive attitude about our products and services. Highly dependable. Ability to work overtime as necessary to meet peak season needs. Weekday and weekend availability a must. Knowledge of horticulture is a must.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry material weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted. The work involves frequent walking, bending, stooping, twisting Associates spend much of their time on their feet handling material and moving continually. You must be able to work in all weather conditions both inside and outside (heat, cold, rain, etc.) Frequent lifting, carrying and maneuvering of material requires good overall physical strength and flexibility. This includes frequent bending, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing and pulling of material up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

Retail space is located inside and outside, and our offices are on the first and second floors of older buildings with only stairs. Fast-paced, deadline-driven setting. It is the policy of Estabrook's to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person