Assistant Manager - Garden Shop Job at Wilson Farm, Lexington, MA

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  • Wilson Farm
  • Lexington, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Who is Wilson Farm?

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.

Who are we looking for?

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

Primary Responsibilities

· 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

Experience/Qualifications Needed

· 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

Work Schedule

· 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.

Physical requirements

· 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

Benefits:

· 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.

Requirements:

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Seasonal work, Weekend work, Weekday work,

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