Greenhouse Sales Associate

Marcum Nursery - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Oklahoma City, OK

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

The Greenhouse Sales Associate at Marcum Nursery Inc. plays a vital role in maintaining a diverse selection of annuals and perennials while providing exceptional customer service. This position involves learning about plant care, assisting customers in their gardening choices, and ensuring the greenhouse is well-stocked and organized. The role requires outdoor work and the ability to lift materials consistently throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Providing superb customer service and helpful information and advice.
• Learning to identify plants.
• Ensuring plants and other items for sale in the greenhouse area are properly priced and signed.
• Learning to identify plant problems such as diseases, weeds, and insect pests and immediately notifying the Greenhouse Manager of such problems.
• Assisting in the planting, watering, pruning, and maintenance of greenhouse crops.
• Moving materials and loading/unloading shipments for placement in the greenhouses.
• Adhering to safety regulations and policies and notifying the Greenhouse Manager of unsafe environments and practices.
• Providing inventory counts for the inventory management process as requested.
• Performing other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Knowledge of plant care and horticulture is preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 lbs consistently throughout the day.
• Strong customer service skills and a friendly demeanor.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a retail or nursery environment.
• Basic knowledge of plant identification and care.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work outdoors and enjoy the beauty of nature.
• Extensive training and learning opportunities in plant care and horticulture.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Employee discounts on nursery products.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Contribution to the growth and beautification of the local community.