Garden Center - Retail Sales Associate

Join Botanic as a Retail Garden Center Sales Associate!

Botanic is seeking a friendly, motivated, and plant-passionate Retail Garden Center Sales Associate to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with plants, providing top notch customer service, and being a part of a fast-paced outdoor retail environment.

You will play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere, maintaining plant quality, and assisting customers with selecting the right plants and products for their needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist customers with plant selection, care tips, and product recommendations
• Maintain the health and appearance of plants through proper watering, pruning, and care
• Restock inventory and help organize plant displays and merchandise
• Assist with loading plants, soil, and materials for customers
• Keep the garden center clean, organized, and visually appealing
• Support seasonal setup, promotions, and merchandising displays
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Operate point-of-sale (POS) system and handle transactions accurately

Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum of 1 year of retail sales experience
• Basic knowledge of plants, gardening, or horticulture
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Willingness to work outdoors and withstand being on your feet for long periods of time
• Physical ability to lift 25 lbs, bend, squat, and move with ease
• Availability to work weekends (including Sundays)

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Education or experience in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field
• Experience in retail, garden centers, nurseries, or landscaping
• Familiarity with plant care, watering practices, and seasonal products
• Experience with POS systems and cash handling

What We're Looking For

• A friendly and approachable team member who enjoys helping customers
• Someone who takes pride in plant care and presentation
• A reliable and hardworking individual with attention to detail
• A willingness to learn and grow knowledge of plants and products
• A team player who contributes to a positive work environment

Join our Enthusiastic Team Today!

• Work in a fun and engaging environment
• Learn valuable skills in horticulture and customer service
• Be part of a community that values both nature and people

Location: Opelika, Alabama

If you are ready to embrace this exciting opportunity, apply now and start your journey with Botanic!

Botanic is built around a love of nature and love for people. We offer lawn and maintenance care, a garden center, a market, a farm to table restaurant featuring southern cuisine, with garden settings or water views. Come enjoy a true southern experience!

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 / hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid training

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability
• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site