We have an exciting role in our Garden Nursery based in Niddrie.
Your role will be to assist our loyal and repeat customers, as well as taking care of the plants on a daily basis.
You will also be in charge of collaborating with suppliers to ensure that the stock is fresh and up to date.
The role is best suited to persons highly experienced in a retail and horticulture background, with a sound knowledge of all things related to plant life, and a knack for retail.
These requirements would need to be demonstrated by a Certificate in Horticulture, along with an understanding on Sales in a Retail environment.
The ideal candidate would posses and eye for detail, have good organisational skills, be self-motivated, and have a passion for helping people.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the daily operation of the Nursery
- Assisting customers with selecting plants and products
- Plant and pest identification
- Managing weekly rotation of plant ordering
- Maintaining plants, identifying issues, and applying treatments where required
- Maintaining an appropriate watering schedule
Essential Role Requirements
- A Certificate in Horticulture
- Great people and motivational skills
- An excellent sales approach
- Time management skills, with the ability to prioritise important tasks
- Excellent verbal, written, and technical skills
- Proficient level of computer skills
Other key responsibilities of the role are to ensure out high level of customer service and interaction to be maintained at all times.
Role is Five days a Week, with weekend work.