About the Role
- As a Cashier/Customer Service representative, you will be essential in delivering outstanding customer experiences while efficiently managing transactions. Your core skills in cash handling, retail sales, and basic math will enable you to operate the cash register accurately. With a focus on customer service, you will assist shoppers, answer inquiries, and ensure a welcoming atmosphere. Your organizational skills and time management abilities will help maintain store operations smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to multi-task and assist customers in a fast-paced setting
- Provide exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently using the cash register
- Maintain a clean and organized checkout area
- Answer customer inquiries in-person and over the phone
- Provide sales assistance in the garden center
- Assist with inventory management, including restocking shelves and monitoring product levels
- Collaborate with team members to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers
- Ability to work one weekend day is a must.
Requirements
Experience: Prior experience in landscaping or related field preferred. Experience with landscape construction techniques, equipment operation, and plant care is desirable.
Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects, operating machinery, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of plant identification, soil types, and landscaping principles.
Familiarity with hardscaping techniques is advantageous.
Communication: Good communication skills to follow instructions, collaborate with team members, and interact with clients professionally.
Driver's License: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required. Experience towing trailers or operating commercial vehicles is a plus.
Certifications: Possession of relevant certifications, such as landscaping certifications or pesticide applicator licenses, is beneficial but not mandatory.
Additional Information:
This position offers opportunities for growth and advancement within our company. We provide competitive compensation, benefits, and training to support your professional development. If you are passionate about landscaping and enjoy working outdoors, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.
About the Company
New England Nurseries, Inc. is a premier destination for all things garden and landscape in the picturesque New England region. Established with a passion for greenery, horticulture, and outdoor living, we take pride in offering a comprehensive range of services that cater to plant and garden enthusiasts as well as those seeking expert landscaping solutions.