Lawn and Garden Sales Associate

Location: Plum Boro, PA or Leechburg, PA

Primary Function:

Under the supervision of the Department Manager, the Lawn & Garden Associate will sell merchandise, provide customer assistance, and perform other duties within the department to promote maximum sales, cultivate customer goodwill and encourage repeat business, as directed by management.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to Stand/Walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs., consistently and repetitively.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have an understanding of basic math, and have the ability to count, add and subtract efficiently.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate and explain the specific merchandise associated with assigned department.
• Must be able to operate all required equipment specific to assigned department

Essential Functions:

• Effectively communicate with customers, management, and employees.
• Receive incoming phone calls
• Make phone calls to customers and vendors
• Must move throughout the store and/or assigned departments to assist customers and perform assigned job tasks.
• Be alert to all activities within assigned department
• Help customers
• Help in loss control, safety and security measures.
• Read and comprehend written and printed materials, as well as information presented in numerical form.
• Handle special orders for non-stock items.
• Double check such things as color, size, price, etc., before placing any order.
• See that the customer gets an exact copy of any order.
• Don’t guess or promise a delivery date that may not be met.
• Always get a required deposit on any special order.
• Stock Merchandise within department.
• Safely operate equipment, pallet jacks, etc.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Assist Customers with large bulky items.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Company Culture:

• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative