Garden Market Retail Associate

Description

Garden Market Retail Associate

Position Description

Middleton Place National Historic Landmark-

Middleton Place is America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens and home to a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Located along the Ashley River in Charleston, Middleton Place is a National Historic Landmark, historic home, research center, and historic plantation and stableyards.

Position Summary-As a Garden Market Retail Associate, you will be the face of our garden market, providing exceptional customer service and ensuring an excellent experience. You will interact with visitors in a friendly, confident, and helpful manner and maintain a well-organized and attractive area.

Reports to: Garden Market Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong customer service experience 
• Ability to operate POS system and handle transactions involving merchandise and food purchases
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective work habits including time management and teamwork
• Ability to plan ahead and be proactive

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Qualified applicant will need to lift up to 30 lbs. and be able to work outside in hot/humid conditions of the summer and cold conditions of the winter.  
• Physical ability to move merchandise and perform tasks that require bending, stooping and standing for extended periods
• Flexible schedule including weekends, and holidays

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Be fully competent in the operation of the point-of-sale system and credit card machines
• Perform opening and closing functions with accuracy to report daily sales, banks, and deposits
• Restock inventory, keep displays clean and orderly and perform additional duties as requested
• Obtain the knowledge and have the ability to communicate the daily activities and history of Middleton Place
• Experience with annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and plant care is a plus
• Provide informed and courteous guidance on the selection and care of plants, shrubs, and trees
• Assist in maintaining all plant material in the retail area, including but not limited to watering, pruning, scouting for disease and insects.
• Assist with food service in our in-house BBQ stand.
• Provide informed and courteous guidance on the selection and care of plants, shrubs, and trees
• Under the direction of the Nursery Manager, assist in maintaining all plant material in the retail area, including but not limited to watering, pruning, scouting for insects and disease, etc.