Assistant Manager - Garden Shop

Description

Wilson Farm has been in operation at its present location since 1884. Our customers shop with us for our highly regarded bakery; our grocery selections; our fresh, locally grown produce; our range of delicious prepared foods from our kitchen; our beautiful flowers and plants (many grown on premises); and our courteous and helpful staff. We employ customer-driven individuals that are dedicated to enhancing our warm and inviting farm-fresh shopping experience.

Wilson Farm is hiring a full-time Assistant Manager to join our Garden Shop team. This position starts at $22/hr commensurate with experience.

• Assist customers in our busy garden shop and yard area with their questions and selecting plants and associated seasonal products
• Plant ordering ahead of seasons to ensure outstanding selections available to customers
• Plant maintenance: watering, feeding, clean up etc.
• Merchandising plants, garden shop to encourage sales
• General clean up of greenhouse, shop and yard area to maintain neat appearance

• Prior experience and working knowledge of plant material (annual, perennial, house plants) and associated gardening products required
• Certificate or degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscaping a plus!
• Retail/cashiering experience desirable
• Outstanding customer service skills, excellent work ethic
• Enthusiastic, outgoing personality; positive attitude
• Reliable/punctual - reliable transportation
• Excellent communications skills - answering the phone and in person
• Must be at least 18 years of age to hold this position

• Full-time (45-50 hours/week).
• Schedule will be a mix of “opening” and “closing” schedules on weekdays and weekend days
• Holiday periods will require more hours and flexibility in schedule (which is greatly appreciated) to meet business needs.

• Standing/bending/reaching for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to lift approx.
  30-40+lb bagged goods (soils and fertilizers) and additional products such as bundled firewood, ice melt
• Up/down stairs
• Working in both hot summer and cold winter conditions

• Competitive wages commensurate with experience.
• Health and Dental insurance with generous premium contribution by Wilson Farm
• 401 (k) plan with employer match
• 25% employee discount
• Friendly, customer-driven environment
• Paid time off

Wilson Farm, Inc. is an E/O/E.