Join our team at Van Wilgen's Gaden Mart in Clinton! We love plants. We love everything about them. Everyone at Van Wilgen's shares this passion for plants and everything they do for us. Van Wilgen Grown is our brand and our pride and joy. This job opportunity at Van Wilgen's is at or Clinton Garden Mart on Route 1. We hope you can experience the same pride we feel. Behind our great plants are great people. Van Wilgen's just wouldn't be the same without our team. Join our team today! The ideal candidate is a motivated, hardworking, energetic individual who enjoys working with people. They must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize and implement, all with a team mentality.

Our Values Guide Us:

In Everything We Do! Team

• Reliable, Experienced, Adaptable Integrity
• Honest, Respectful Passionate
• Inspired, Knowledgeable Fun

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In Everything We Do Job Qualifications:

A high level of enthusiasm for the business and personal energy. Interpersonal and conversational skills conducive for customer engagement and sales. Enthusiasm for plants and willingness to always build knowledge of plant applications and care. People leadership skills. Clear and concise communication skills. Able to easily navigate and use POS systems and MS Office. Works well in a team environment. Ability to work with a diverse staff. Able to lift 50 lbs. on a consistent basis Willing and able to achieve forklift certification and operation HS diploma If you have what it takes, we'll provide the rest: Attractive compensation dependent on experience and credentials Medical benefits and paid time off Generous employee discount Amazing learning potential Family Atmosphere Advancement opportunity

• the sky is the limit Well maintained equipment and tools

Note:

As is typical in the gardening/farm industry, this job involves a seasonal layoff from late December through the winter. Dates are determined by work availability and weather. Your benefitas are maintained and you are able to claim unemployment insurance during the layoff period.

Responsibilities include:

Manage the store in all instances when the Store Manager is not on the premises Supervise cashiers and inside/outside operation personnel including hiring, scheduling, performance reviews and compensation recommendations. . Open, close and cash-out the store as scheduled. Manage the front-end operations for efficient service and proper control processes. Manage receiving, inventory control and merchandising processes. Engage and serve customers in a sincere and knowledgeable manner. Train and monitor team on floor sales processes and techniques. Establish and maintain product and application knowledge to serve customers and train employees. Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked and properly merchandised showroom (indoor & outdoor). Assist in the planning and implementation of displays to stimulate sales in collaboration with the store manager. Assist in the development and execution of store events and promotions. Contribute ideas and thoughts regarding customer interests, product advertising and competition to management. Communicate with management and store employees in a clear and organized manner. Other tasks as requested by management We look forward to meeting applicants that desire to be part of a 100 years plus tradition of Van Wilgen's Garden Center quality, expertise and special customer service. Please submit a resume to be considered.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00

• $25.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person