Company Description

Watson’s Greenhouse and Nursery is a destination that fuels a passion for living by providing products that enhance your home, garden, and life. Our core values of Family,
Passion, and Quality help us accomplish our mission of building loyal, lasting relationships by serving with passion and expertise.

Job Summary

As the friendly face and brand ambassador of Watson’s Greenhouse and Nursery, Sales Associates support customers with trees ,shrubs, perennials, annuals, house plants herbs and vegetables. We are proud of the high quality, high service shopping experience we offer our customers, and this role is key to conveying our passion for living—garden, home, and life—to everyone who visits.

Position Responsibilities

• Guide customers through personalized shopping experiences by understanding their unique goals and needs and recommending solutions.
• Provide superb customer service in line with company values by promptly tending to customer needs and resolving their complaints.
• Conduct inventory of trees and shrubs and maintain their health through proper watering and diagnoses.
• Assist Landscape Designer with work order paperwork.
• Proactively assist co-workers in leaving things better than how they were found.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of Customer Service experience.
• Exceptional customer service (friendly and professional demeanor).
• Previous gardening experience or strong plant knowledge ideal.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and push and pull racks on wheels of 100 lbs. with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Early evening, weekend, and holiday availability.
• Ability to stand, climb, squat, bend, twist, and stand for 8-hour shifts.

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: All Seasonal positions start at $16.28. Salary Range: 16.28 - 18.00

Benefits:

• Employee Discount, Medical, Dental, 401K, EAP program, Vacation and sick leave,

Schedule:

• 6-8 hour shift
• Weekend hours required

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Must be able to commute
• We do not assist with relocation

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.28 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No nights
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)
• Retail sales/cashier: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Auburn, WA 98001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person