Quick Overview of Prairie Moon Perks/Good to

Knows:

Flexible workdays and hours. Paid 30 minute and 15 minute break every day when working 6+ hours. A total of up to 45 minutes of paid break time every day! Super casual, relaxed, and informal work environment. NO dress code! Come as you are! Four weeks of PTO in your first year

• begin accruing after 90 days of employment. Minimal turnover in our company and average tenure is roughly 5 years! This means people seriously enjoy working here. Our three company owners have each worked for Prairie Moon for at least 20 years. We work hard and have fun here! Historically, every summer we provide a paid day of fun for all staff
• previous activities have included: kayaking/hiking/art museum, cave tour, boat tour, golfing/bowling, etc.

followed by a lunch and time to hang out with coworkers! Many potlucks and fun lunches or treats throughout the year to celebrate coworkers or company accomplishments. Lastly, we are a dog friendly office! On any given day, you may pet or see 5-6 employee dogs.

Overview of Position:

Prairie Moon Nursery provides one of the largest native seed and plant collections available for retail sales in the eastern United States. Since 1982, we have enjoyed steady growth as one of the most reputable mail-order and internet suppliers for native wildflowers and grasses. We carry over 700 native species and serve everyone from backyard gardeners to large government agencies. Our small business is growing year by year, and our company culture is relaxed, informal, and highly rewarding.

Job Summary:

Sales Consultants at Prairie Moon Nursery help customers bring their native plant and restoration projects to life. They provide friendly, knowledgeable guidance to help customers choose the right seeds, plants, and mixes for their goals. Members of the Sales & Consulting Team develop a deep understanding of our native species and the tools we use to support them, ensuring every customer enjoys a smooth and positive experience from quote to delivery. This position mainly will take inbound calls, but some outbound calls are required. Time spent on the phone is typically 75% +. We provide on the job training and education about our offerings in a supportive environment!

Schedule:

Full-time Monday

• Friday, 8-hour shift, varies from 7 am
• 5 pm. Two 9 AM
• 5 PM shifts per week, with the other three roughly from 8 AM
• 4 PM.

Reports to:

Director of Marketing and Sales Key Responsibilities:

Provide courteous, knowledgeable customer service by phone, email, and online platforms. Help customers select native seeds, plants, and mixes for gardening and restoration projects. Prepare quotes and process customer orders accurately and efficiently. Design custom native seed mixes tailored to project goals and site conditions. Coordinate order fulfillment and shipping with the production and shipping teams to ensure timely delivery. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Prairie Moon's products, mixes, and services. Collaborate with Sales teammates and other departments to ensure accurate fulfillment and customer satisfaction. Contribute to educational efforts through public presentations, tours, or written materials about native species. Assist at seasonal events such as conferences, tours, or workshops. Support updates to website content, product listings, or social media as needed. All other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience in customer service is a must; a background in plants, gardening, ecology, and prior office experience is a plus. Fluency using everyday office and computer applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, phone). Strong math skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced office environment.

Strong communication skills:

verbal, written, and listening. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team. Dependable, energetic, and enthusiastic about native plants and helping people.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods, standing desk option provided; occasional light physical activity for tours or inventory assistance.

Compensation/Benefits:

Pay starting at $20 per hour Generous paid time off (begin accruing four week's worth in a year) after a successful 90-day employment evaluation. Employee discount Company-sponsored 401k plan, matching dollar for dollar up to 5%, potential profit-sharing. Flexible workdays and hours. Fully paid 30 minute lunch every day. To apply, please send a resume and a quick summary of your interest in this role to Kelly Henderson, Human Resources Manager, Kelly@prairiemoon.com.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Ability to

Commute:

Winona, MN 55987 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Winona, MN 55987: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person