Visual Merchandiser - Molbak's Live Goods- $DOE

Summary
Visual Merchandising is a critical means of communicating the Molbak’s brand and point of view to our customers. The Visual Merchandising team at Molbak’s is responsible for planning, creating, coordinating, monitoring and measuring compelling, effective displays throughout the store. This is a hands-on job requiring both an eye for design as well as the ability to bring those designs to life. The visual merchandiser must be adept at managing both projects and resources effectively and creatively. The visual merchandiser also needs to be able to inspire and engage our employees as well as our customers with their approach. This position reports to the head of Products and Marketing.

This particular position works most closely with Live Goods and is responsible for creating visual displays throughout the nursery, garden plants, and indoor plant departments. As such, horticultural knowledge and familiarity with landscape design principles will be beneficial.


Primary Areas of Responsibility
• Work closely with the Buyers, Marketing and Retail Staff to build powerful and effective displays to inspire customers and move key products in support of the company sales plan.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in merchandising and display – take chances and risks – research creative new display ideas.
• Create a clear schedule and plan for each display to include timing for changing out display and product. Need to be able to provide a written display plan that others can execute and maintain.
• Measure and report on the success of each display and build on the successes, learn from results.
• Create and adhere to a budget for the visual merchandising team and maintain props and materials to re-use as possible.
• Establish and maintain a master visual display calendar and schedule that looks out 6 months ahead and integrates the entire store.
• Work with the Marketing department on major displays, special projects and incorporating the overall brand vision and retail themes into the various displays.
• Work with departmental floor staff to train them on how to create and keep up displays to the Molbak’s standard. Act as a display resource for assigned departments – work with floor staff to teach, advise and support.
• When working on the sales floor, visual merchandising team is expected to help with customer service as they are able to ensure that customers have a great Molbak’s experience.
• Perform duties in a professional, efficient manner, including;
• Communicate effectively and openly with managers and co-workers.
• See projects through to completion.
• Prioritize and maintain productivity in a fast paced environment.
• Work independently and take initiative to keep busy.
• Be dependable, arrive on time, and maintain good attendance habits.
• Be flexible with schedule when needed.
• Maintain a positive, helpful attitude toward coworkers.
• Properly handle situations which threaten store security, loss prevention, or customer and employee safety.

Minimum Requirements:
• 2 or more years of Retail Merchandising experience
• Solid horticultural knowledge and comfort identifying environmental requirements for various plants.
• Exceptional writing, verbal and presentation skills
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Publisher and Outlook
• Landscape design background is a plus.
• Retail customer service experience preferred
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 60 lbs. and to work standing, walking, bending and lifting over the course of a full eight hour workday


Work Environment:
• Indoor and Outdoor retail and greenhouse environments – this position will be working extensively with plants (indoor and outdoor plants); building displays will require lifting and moving 5-10 gallon trees and shrubs.
• Some exposure to extremes in temperature and weather – can be very hot, cold, windy or wet.


How to Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to:
ATTN: Human Resources
Molbak’s Garden + Home
13625 NE 175th St.
Woodinville, WA 98072.

Or you may email same information to employment@molbaks.com. Regular employment applications are also available in the store. For general employment information, please call our Employment Line at 425-398-5122.

Molbak’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seasonal Support Specialist - $DOE

We are currently seeking a Seasonal Support Specialist to join our team in Mount Vernon, WA.
The support specialists will be responsible for taking and processing orders in cooperation with customers, management, field representatives and coworkers. Respond to the unexpected in a professional manner. Handle busy telephones and multiple priorities on tight deadlines and schedules.

Requirements: Strong communication skills, multi-tasking and detail oriented. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office products. Horticulture industry experience is welcome but not required.

Resumes should be submitted to jobs@northwesthort.com with “Support Specialists” listed in the subject line of the email.

Interesting Opportunity: Greenhouse

Greenhouse RENT FREE!

60’x24’ Water, power available on Vashon Island. Perfect for the green entrepreneur, guarantied wholesale on premises; veggies and annuals a must. Proposal and business plan required after inspection of site and interview/resume with owner.

Interested parties please send resume to DIG@centurytel.net

Landscape Foreman - $DOE

Nyce Gardens is a design/build firm specializing in custom residential landscapes with a primary focus on quality. Our projects entail all aspects of a landscape renovation including site excavation, hardscape, irrigation, low voltage lighting, planting, carpentry, concrete, masonry, and water features.

We are seeking an individual to lead our installation crew. The qualifications and required skills are:

- attention to detail
- ability to read, understand and use construction drawings
- knowledge of plant material
- understanding of irrigation system hydraulics and installation
- installation experience with low voltage lighting
- ability to manage the crew and schedule material needs
- computer skills desired
- minimum 5 years experience in all aspects of landscape construction and installation
- must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

If you qualify and are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume to Jay Nyce at jay@nycegardens.com to be considered for an interview.

Logistics/Shipping Manager - $DOE

Job description:

T&L Nursery, Inc. a wholesale nursery located in the Pacific Northwest, 20 minutes outside of Seattle is looking for an individual who believes as strongly as we do in making sure that the highest quality of plants are delivered as promised and on time to our independent garden center and landscaping customers. Applicant must be a self-motivated, independent worker with strong organizational skills, computer literate and be able to prioritize work load to meet deadlines.

Major areas of responsibility are:

• Management of all Shipping/Logistics for our company using Starcom Software
• Scheduling deliveries of plants to customer base in WA and OR
• Organize/oversee order pulling for pick up of daily customer orders
• Supervision and scheduling drivers
• Routing of trucks, creating trip sheets for drivers
• Customer Relations; daily written and oral communications with customers
• Customer invoicing and driver board preparation/breakdown
• Truck leasing/rental

Other areas of responsibility are:

• Scheduling maintenance of company owned vehicles
• Arranging product pick up in Canada, WA and OR Some
• Visiting customers during off season
• Some data entry

Education, training, experience:
Experience with Starcom Software is beneficial. Experience in management and/or shipping required.

Compensation: competitive salary, DOE
Benefits: Medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, retirement plan
Shifts: weekdays hours per week: 40+

Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to office@tandlnursery.com

Landscape Professional - $14-18/hr

Landscape Maintenance LEAD

Looking to build a career instead of just another job? We could use your LEADERSHIP skills and strong work ethic to help build our GROWING landscape company. MJW Services (www.mjwservices.com) has been serving the Eastside for over 18 years and we are taking on new clients all the time. Shop located in North Renton/Newcastle area. We offer a fun, challenging, and creative work environment with plenty of opportunity to grow. Come join us – send cover letter and resume to mike@mjwservices.com

* Detail oriented & excellent customer service skills are necessary
*Managing Experience
*Sales Experience
*Computer Skills
*Bi-lingual a plus
* Required WSDL & excellent driving record (5-year driving abstract required)
* Drug free

* Compensation: Excellent Hourly or Salary rate DOE & upon work ethic
* Eligible for Benefits after 120 days of service

Account Executive - $DOE

McConkey has opened the position of Account Executive to drive the launch of its new generation of automated watering products for the horticultural industry. The product, Quantum, helps greenhouse growers save water, improves the health of growers’ plants, and is the culmination of over twenty years of research. The position will be compensated by both a salary and a commission and will be primarily responsible for both developing a customer base across the United States and increasing sales with existing customers. Based on the compensation structure, excellent sales performers can earn six figures in this position.

The position will be responsible for:
• Generating new business with customers across the US, both by phone and in person
• Following up on leads and converting them to customers
• Attending and building our brand at relevant industry conferences
• Working with our sales engineer to develop quality solutions for customers
• Maintaining high quality relationships with customers to generate brand loyalty and follow-on sales

Candidates should have the following qualifications:
• A drive to succeed, to close sales, and to build warm, long-term relationships with customers
• An interest and background in the horticultural industry and/or equipment sales is preferred
• A desire to work in a culture that is both challenging, collegial, and performance oriented

The position is full-time and located at McConkey Company offices in Sumner, Washington.

Please submit resumes and cover letters to d.moeller@mcconkeyco.com. Sorry, we do not pay recruiter fees. McConkey is an EEOC and drug free workplace employer.

Organic Landscape/Mfg/Retail (Ballard) -$DOE

Seeking detail-oriented, reliable person, with top-notch work ethic for part-time to full-time landscaping / organic gardening work. Also involves light manufacturing (mixing and bagging of organic fertilizer ingredients) as well as retail of organic garden products. Landscape experience required. Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly and work in all kinds of weather. Starting hourly pay rate depends on experience. Merit raises. Have valid WA drivers license and excellent driving record. Ability to drive standard transmission vehicles required.

Please E-mail resume and cover letter to: waltsorganicfertilizer@yahoo.com

Thank you for your interest. Walt

Retail Garden Center Sales - $DOE

Emery's Garden a retail Garden Center in Lynnwood is looking for experienced staff.

• Seasonal Nursery Sales help - Plant ID and care a must. Lift 50lbs and work outside. Have ability to sell plants and trees. Good customer relations is very important. Flexibility, motivation and a sense of humor a must.

Join us at Emery's Garden and work in the green industry.

Please send resume to Amy@artullis@emerysgarden.com No phone calls

Retail Garden Center - Annual Buyer - $DOE

Emery's Garden a retail Garden Center in Lynnwood is looking for experienced staff.

• Full Time Annual Buyer - must have experience buying annuals for retail greenhouse. Know how to produce profitability, create winning displays, knowledge of plant care and be a team player. Must be computer literate.

Please send resume to Amy@artullis@emerysgarden.com No phone calls

Customer Service – Wholesale Nursery (Redmond) - $DOE

Please only continue if you have at least 1 full year experience in the green industry! Having a garden does not count.

T&L Nursery is a fast paced wholesale nursery specializing in high quality container plants and we are looking for a positive and energetic person for our front office. General duties include answering phone, assisting walk in customers, in house sales. Successful applicants must have 2 years of industry experience and be computer literate, have good plant identification and organizational skills.

Education and Experience Requirements 2 years horticultural experience absolutely required; Education: College degree recommended; previous office experience a must Qualifications; Ability to relate well to the public, in person and on the telephone. flexible, resourceful, dependable, well-organized, friendly, emotionally mature and professional. Able to work effectively on multiple projects, balance and prioritize multiple requests. Effective office (clerical / secretarial), time management, and organizational skills. Computer literate General plant knowledge and identification

Principal Duties and Responsibilities; Greet and assist walk in customer Invoice walk in wholesale customers Build and maintain long term relationships with customers Answer telephones, respond to availability inquiries shifts: Monday - Saturday

Contact: Please send resume to JobOpportunity@TandLnursery.com When applying for this job: Please answer these questions very precise with as few words as possible. Please add the questions and answers in the main body of your email – not an attachment.
- work history last 5 years
- number of years working in green industry
- available hours to work each day except Sunday
- desired wage
- horticulture related education

Community & Events Coordinator - $9-12/hr

Intro: Molbak’s is a world-class independent garden company with a strong regional following and an international reputation. Located in Woodinville, the company operates a 10-acre retail garden and home center, a 40-acre plant production farm, and a small wholesale and customer services business.

Summary: Molbak’s is looking for an extremely organized, capable, energetic, and personable Community & Events Coordinator to assist the Marketing & Events Manager in planning, scheduling and executing events, workshops and community outreach efforts. In addition to executing promotions and events on the in-store events calendar, the coordinator will participate in the development and delivery of a new community giving program as well. Primary Responsibilities: Customer focus and retail mindset are central to the success of all Molbak’s efforts.

Primary responsibilities of the Community & Events Coordinator include:
•Develop, schedule and execute events (seminars, workshops, chats, demos, parties, etc.) that are meaningful to our customers, reflect the Molbak’s brand, and drive retail sales.
•Identify exciting new speakers, authors, and experts in horticulture, interior design, garden design, conservation, relevant crafts / hobbies, and more.
•Communicate the upcoming event schedule to the media and to customers well in advance of event dates.
•Act as primary point of contact for all speakers and presenters – responsible for making sure that they are confirmed and have all of the needed information.
•Manage all logistics leading up to the event and on the day of the actual event: o create monthly events calendars for in-store distribution o order all necessary supplies and / or arrange for inventory transfers o coordinate and work with staff on set-up and break-down of events o work with speaker / staff to dress the stage appropriately
- create handouts and make copies for attendees
-create pre-registration sheet (if necessary) and track registration numbers o make sure any required payments are made on time
•Coordinate event communications content – gather needed inputs up front and guide through the approval process
•Respond to all donation and sponsorship requests

Key Skills and Competencies:
•Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills
•Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
•Flexible, creative and able to think “outside the box”
•Able to think on your feet to resolve problems quickly and graciously
•Strong interpersonal skills, positive energy, able to coordinate with others
•Able to develop an event from the “big idea” down to every specific detail
•Comfortable speaking and presenting in front of an audience
•Experience managing events in a retail setting is a plus

Hours and Expectations:
•This is part-time regular position working approx. 20 hrs each week.
•Work schedule includes most Saturdays and occasional Sundays.
•Work days will flex from 4-8 hours in length depending on the events schedule.
•This position reports to the Marketing & Events Manager.
•Wages are based on hours worked. Hourly rate depends on experience and is in the range of $9-12 / hr.

Minimum Requirements:
•2+ years of relevant event planning or fund-raising experience.
•Retail marketing experience and horticultural knowledge are desirable.
•Exceptional writing, verbal and presentation skills.
•Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Publisher and Outlook. •BA or BS in related field.

Environment: Molbak’s Marketing offices are located at our retail location in Woodinville, WA, which includes a standard office environment as well as an indoor/outdoor retail environment. Some exposure to variations in weather and temperature can be expected. This can be a fairly physical job. The ability to work sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods is required. The ability to lift 50+ lbs is required.

To Apply: Please fax resume and cover letter to: Molbak’s, 425-398-5190, Attn - Employment or email to employment@molbaks.com
Location: Woodinville
Compensation: $9-$12/hr DOE, Voluntary Insurance Coverage, Employee Discounts

Retail Nursery - $10-14/hr

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Nursery & horticultural / special installation team technician Capable and horticulturally savvy individual wanted for established 5-star Envirostar landscape nursery in Redmond with a destination Garden Center on a salmon stream. Classic Nursery is seeking articulate and proactive horticultural professionals to join our nursery team. Serious and skilled, experienced candidates only need apply. As a successful candidate, you will merchandize and coordinate plant materials, gardening supplies and garden center gift items at our 8 acre nursery on Bear Creek in Redmond. You will also water plants and assist customers with garden questions and product purchases. Successful candidate must be well presented, creative and articulate with a background in horticulture and nursery inventory control. POS familiarity and retail merchandizing experience are a plus. Knowledge of local horticultural suppliers and good customer service skills are required. Compensation varies with hourly rates ranging from $10-14 hr based upon experience. This position will start in late January this year and continue annually as a nursery position through mid-summer. It will then transition to a specialty landscape crew position, going to various job sites and performing light landscape planting tasks.

Join Classic Nursery & Landscape Company, the team that is featured on the back cover of the first edition of Sunset's Western Landscaping Book and that won the Founder's Cup in 2004 and three Gold medals at The Northwest Flower & Garden Show. We are a progressive and organic company offering a generous vacation package, plant material discount and other benefits. This position is for both full-time and part time staff and includes a generous vacation package, other benefits and the opportunity to join Classic Nursery & Landscape Company, a team of progressive green industry professionals interested in natural process horticulture. For more information or to be considered for an interview, please submit your resume to employment@classicnursery.com.

Landscape Labor - $15/hr

Work with some of the most talented people in the landscape and nursery industry. Compensation varies with hourly rates of min. wage to $15hr based upon experience. Work outside doing the best landscape work in the state. Inquire to Classic Nursery by email to employment@classicnursery.com or fill out an application at our design office at 15235 NE 90th St. Redmond 98052.

Landscape Foreman - $14-20/hr

Skilled landscape foremen

Join our creative team! Some of our lead foremen have been with Classic Nursery for almost two decades. Find out why. We are looking for an experienced foreman to supervise a crew that installs award-winning landscapes throughout King County. You will plant shrubs, trees, groundcover and perennials, build walls and patios, create natural looking water features and layout irrigation systems. This position offers a good salary with benefits. A nursery plant discount, cell phone allowance and 40 to 160 hours of vacation per year are also offered. Compensation varies with hourly rates ranging from $14-20 hr based upon experience. For more information on Classic Nursery & Landscape Company or to be considered for an interview, please submit your resume to employment@classicnursery.com or call (425) 885-5678. (This is a position for experienced landscape labor professionals. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability to build fitted ledgestone walls, paved landscape patios and irrigation systems.)

Landscape Designer - $18-24k + commission

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Landscape designer Creative and articulate designer wanted. Rare opportunity to join the team that is featured on the back cover of the first edition of Sunset's Western Landscaping Book and that won the Founder's Cup in 2004 and three Gold medals at The Northwest Flower & Garden Show. The successful candidate is able to meet clients and market services while managing a volume of residential landscape and outdoor construction projects annually. This is a career position for a talented, portfolio carrying and experienced design/build candidate ONLY. Cad skills and abilities in Excel are required. This is a full-time position with benefits. A Nextel cell-picture phone is also provided. Classic Nursery & Landscape Company is a 5-star Envirostar design/build organization with two decades in business. The recipient of two King County Green Globe awards, Classic's design staff manages up to eight crews constructing outdoor projects throughout the region. Compensation varies with starting annual salaries ranging from 18-24K with up to 8% commission on installed work and up to 50% of plan fees after expenses. Work with some of the most talented people in the landscape and nursery industry. For more information or to be considered for an interview, please submit your resume and a sample of your residential cad portfolio to employment@classicnursery.com. Work outside doing the best landscape work in the state. Inquire to Classic by email to employment@classicnursery.com or fill out an application at our design office at 15235 NE 90th St. Redmond 98052. (Please note again that this is a position for EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS ONLY. No interns, hobbyists or non portfolio carrying candidates will be considered!) !