Nursery Professional - $DOE

Wight’s Home & Garden, voted #1 Home and Garden store in Evening Magazine’s Best of Western Washington 2010, is seeking the right individual to help us meet and exceed our customer’s expectations while working hard to maintain an amazing and pleasing display for the senses.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Customer Service with a friendly and professional manor
Keeping nursery area clean and watered
Keeping plants in prime saleable condition
Assist with unloading of nursery freight
Price nursery merchandise
Stock all orders, and pull and tag all special orders for customer pickup
Coordinate all customer special requests for plant material with the buyer, communicating with all parties in a clear and timely manner
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong Canopy plant knowledge required.
Annual and Perennial plant knowledge helpful
Recognizes plant maintenance issues such as watering, diseases, insects and growing requirements
Able to interact with customers, answer questions regarding plant availability, listening and passing along suggestions and plant requests to buyer.
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs. using correct lifting techniques
Ability to bend over and squat repeatedly during the day
Legible writing skills with attention to details

Education, Certification and Training
Previous plant sales and wholesale sales experience helpful
Horticulture training or successful completion of Plant I.D. classes preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Gardenware & General Computer Skills desired

Performance of Job Tasks:
Maintains a rapid work pace while performing assigned duties throughout the work day.Pays attention to accuracy and detail in handling and completing paperworkUses time appropriately, takes initiative to keep busy and can work independentlyAble to work flexible hours as neededInterpersonal:Keeps high priority on customer satisfactionWorks well as a team member, shows courtesy and respect for co-workersShows consistent follow through, willing to go the extra mile

Policy:
Maintains neat and clean appearance Dependable, arrives on time, maintains good attendanceIs alert to safety issuesUnderstands and follows company policies and procedures

To Apply:
Please email a cover letter and resume to retail@wights.com
OR
Visit the office between 9 and 4, Monday through Friday, introduce yourself
and fill out application.
www.wights.com