Garden associate job description
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Example garden associate requirements on a job description
Garden associate requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in garden associate job postings.
Sample garden associate requirements
- 1- Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques
- 2- Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects
- 3- Ability to operate gardening equipment
- 4- Familiarity with safety procedures and regulations
- 5- Experience with soil preparation and fertilization
Sample required garden associate soft skills
- 1- Strong communication skills to interact with customers and team members
- 2- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- 3- Attention to detail to maintain a clean and organized work environment
- 4- Flexibility to work in different weather conditions and seasons
- 5- Customer service skills to assist customers with questions and purchases
Garden associate job description example 1
Guest Services garden associate job description
As one of the great gardens of the world located just 30 miles outside of Philadelphia, Longwood Gardens is rooted in a steadfast mission of excellence in horticulture, education, and the arts. Across our many departments, each and every staff member creates the magic that makes our Gardens distinctive. Our team of dynamic professionals is what sets us apart, and our spirit of legacy, innovation, and opportunity is what guides us. While beauty is our heart, our people are our soul.
Longwood Gardens is seeking seasonal Garden Shop Retail Associates to support our onsite retail operations in our 6000 Sq. Ft Garden Shop. The Retail Associates are responsible for the operational readiness and daily assignments required to deliver an extraordinary experience to our guests in our Gardens Shop. Specific responsibilities will include:
• Assisting and maintaining visual presentations and merchandise placement.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for both guests and staff.
• Processing point-of-sale purchases.
• Maintaining accurate cash handling.
• Supporting and achieving sales goals and other statistical sales expectations assigned by the retail leadership team.
We are looking for candidates who have exceptional customer service, communication and hospitality skills. General plant knowledge appreciated, but not required. Candidates must have experience with Microsoft Applications, as well as Point of Sale systems. Job requires the ability to work standing or sitting for long periods time and the ability to lift at least 10 pounds. The work schedule includes weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
Successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Exceptions to the COVID vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons.
Longwood Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity, equality, and inclusion strengthen our institution and the world around us.
Longwood Gardens is seeking seasonal Garden Shop Retail Associates to support our onsite retail operations in our 6000 Sq. Ft Garden Shop. The Retail Associates are responsible for the operational readiness and daily assignments required to deliver an extraordinary experience to our guests in our Gardens Shop. Specific responsibilities will include:
• Assisting and maintaining visual presentations and merchandise placement.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for both guests and staff.
• Processing point-of-sale purchases.
• Maintaining accurate cash handling.
• Supporting and achieving sales goals and other statistical sales expectations assigned by the retail leadership team.
We are looking for candidates who have exceptional customer service, communication and hospitality skills. General plant knowledge appreciated, but not required. Candidates must have experience with Microsoft Applications, as well as Point of Sale systems. Job requires the ability to work standing or sitting for long periods time and the ability to lift at least 10 pounds. The work schedule includes weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
Successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Exceptions to the COVID vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons.
Longwood Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity, equality, and inclusion strengthen our institution and the world around us.
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Garden associate job description example 2
Victoria's Secret garden associate job description
The Selling Associate drives sales growth by flexing into multiple areas of the store including selling, cashiering, processing, replenishing, setting floorsets and/or cleaning. Serving the customer is always top priority regardless of work area. The Selling Associate will likely spend the majority of their time in two of these skill areas and will have the opportunity to learn other skills as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
When assigned to the sales floor:
* Drives store sales and growth by personally selling to customers
* Proactively engages with customers, reads cues and responds effectively
* Provides customers with the perfect bra fit by asking effective questions
* Converting returns, offers and other promotions into larger sales
When assigned to the cash wrap:
* Delivers a friendly and efficient cash wrap experience, processing customer transactions accurately and efficiently at the Point of Sale
* Reinforces customer buying decisions at checkout and encourages purchase of additional items
* Recovers cash wrap selling zone and "go-backs"
* Builds customer loyalty by opening Victoria's Secret Angel Cards (US only) and through customer email and phone capture
* When assigned to processing and replenishment:
* Processes merchandise to be floor ready and maintains back room and under stock to brand standards
* Replenishes merchandise to brand standards to ensure product is placed on the sales floor and available for purchase
* Assists with other projects as needed including markdowns, re-tickets and the mark out of stock process
* When assigned to floorset activity:
* Executes floorset proficiently
* Understands and adheres to brand standards
* Assists with maintenance of back room and under stock, including merchandise and non-merchandise, to brand standards to enable efficient replenishment
All associate roles at Victoria's Secret are responsible for:
* Driving top line store sales results and growing the business through action and productivity
* Maintaining a focus on bras as the premier product differentiator, to build loyalty and support our "Best at Bras" culture
* Creating customer awareness of programs available to them, (i.e. Victoria's Secret Angel Card (US only), phone and email capture) to build customer loyalty, when applicable
* Setting personal goals and tracking individual and team performance to the goals
* Preparing for each shift by maintaining awareness of all sales, promotions and applicable ringing procedures
* Taking initiative to recover and replenish merchandise, so it is available to sell
* Understanding and adhering to visual merchandising brand standards
* Assisting in housekeeping of sales floor and communicating maintenance issues
* Keeping an awareness of, and building personal capability in, loss prevention
* Reinforcing store strategy to reduce shrink
* Supporting all activities related to providing a safe working environment
* Understanding and demonstrating Company values
Qualifications
* Exhibits an authentic desire to exceed the customer's expectations
* Proven ability to meet or exceed goals preferred
* Demonstrates a sense of urgency
* Has a healthy, competitive spirit, while maintaining a team focus
* Is resilient and bounces back quickly from setbacks
* Pursues opportunities to take on more responsibility
* Seeks out coaching from leaders and peers to improve productivity; leads own learning
* Schedule flexibility that includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and non-business hours
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
When assigned to the sales floor:
* Drives store sales and growth by personally selling to customers
* Proactively engages with customers, reads cues and responds effectively
* Provides customers with the perfect bra fit by asking effective questions
* Converting returns, offers and other promotions into larger sales
When assigned to the cash wrap:
* Delivers a friendly and efficient cash wrap experience, processing customer transactions accurately and efficiently at the Point of Sale
* Reinforces customer buying decisions at checkout and encourages purchase of additional items
* Recovers cash wrap selling zone and "go-backs"
* Builds customer loyalty by opening Victoria's Secret Angel Cards (US only) and through customer email and phone capture
* When assigned to processing and replenishment:
* Processes merchandise to be floor ready and maintains back room and under stock to brand standards
* Replenishes merchandise to brand standards to ensure product is placed on the sales floor and available for purchase
* Assists with other projects as needed including markdowns, re-tickets and the mark out of stock process
* When assigned to floorset activity:
* Executes floorset proficiently
* Understands and adheres to brand standards
* Assists with maintenance of back room and under stock, including merchandise and non-merchandise, to brand standards to enable efficient replenishment
All associate roles at Victoria's Secret are responsible for:
* Driving top line store sales results and growing the business through action and productivity
* Maintaining a focus on bras as the premier product differentiator, to build loyalty and support our "Best at Bras" culture
* Creating customer awareness of programs available to them, (i.e. Victoria's Secret Angel Card (US only), phone and email capture) to build customer loyalty, when applicable
* Setting personal goals and tracking individual and team performance to the goals
* Preparing for each shift by maintaining awareness of all sales, promotions and applicable ringing procedures
* Taking initiative to recover and replenish merchandise, so it is available to sell
* Understanding and adhering to visual merchandising brand standards
* Assisting in housekeeping of sales floor and communicating maintenance issues
* Keeping an awareness of, and building personal capability in, loss prevention
* Reinforcing store strategy to reduce shrink
* Supporting all activities related to providing a safe working environment
* Understanding and demonstrating Company values
Qualifications
* Exhibits an authentic desire to exceed the customer's expectations
* Proven ability to meet or exceed goals preferred
* Demonstrates a sense of urgency
* Has a healthy, competitive spirit, while maintaining a team focus
* Is resilient and bounces back quickly from setbacks
* Pursues opportunities to take on more responsibility
* Seeks out coaching from leaders and peers to improve productivity; leads own learning
* Schedule flexibility that includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and non-business hours
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
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Garden associate job description example 3
The TJX Companies garden associate job description
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Career Opportunities: Store 319 HomeGoods Palm Beach Gardens Retail Merchandise Associate (2005982)
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Style is never in short supply at our more than 500 HomeGoods stores and we are constantly on a mission to provide the little surprises and extra touches that make a house feel like home. Same with working here. Our environment is ever-changing, yet always encouraging. Every shift is a new opportunity to Discover Different.
Posting Notes: HomeGoods Store 0319 || 4405 Northlake Blvd || Palm Beach Gardens || FL || 33410
Job Summary:
Responsible for delivering a highly satisfied customer experience demonstrated by engaging and interacting with all customers, embodying customer experience principals and philosophy, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business.
Responsibilities:
+ Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customers
+ Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect
+ Accurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back to customer according to established operating procedures
+ Promotes credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions
+ Maintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and follows established merchandising procedures and standards
+ Accurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards
+ Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day
+ Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor and participates in the maintenance/cleanliness of the entire store
+ Provides and accepts ongoing recognition and constructive feedback
+ Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
+ Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs
+ Participates in safety awareness and maintenance of a risk-free environment
+ Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
+ Possesses excellent customer service skills
+ Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
+ Possesses strong organizational skills with attention to detail
+ Capable of handling multiple tasks at one time
+ Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
+ Possesses strong communication skills
+ Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation
+ Works effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks
+ Retail customer experience preferred
At HomeGoods, we embrace the unknown - with new products, new challenges and new ways to make a house a home. Our products add little, special touches to customers' lives and our people do the same for each other. Everyone supports each other to Discover Different - here and throughout the entire TJX family, which includes TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Sierra, and Homesense.
Discover Different means we embrace each other's differences and unique perspectives. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Posting Notes: HomeGoods Store 0319 || 4405 Northlake Blvd || Palm Beach Gardens || FL || 33410
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Career Opportunities: Store 319 HomeGoods Palm Beach Gardens Retail Merchandise Associate (2005982)
Job Description Print Preview
Apply Save Job Email Job to Friend Return to List
Style is never in short supply at our more than 500 HomeGoods stores and we are constantly on a mission to provide the little surprises and extra touches that make a house feel like home. Same with working here. Our environment is ever-changing, yet always encouraging. Every shift is a new opportunity to Discover Different.
Posting Notes: HomeGoods Store 0319 || 4405 Northlake Blvd || Palm Beach Gardens || FL || 33410
Job Summary:
Responsible for delivering a highly satisfied customer experience demonstrated by engaging and interacting with all customers, embodying customer experience principals and philosophy, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business.
Responsibilities:
+ Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customers
+ Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect
+ Accurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back to customer according to established operating procedures
+ Promotes credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions
+ Maintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and follows established merchandising procedures and standards
+ Accurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards
+ Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day
+ Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor and participates in the maintenance/cleanliness of the entire store
+ Provides and accepts ongoing recognition and constructive feedback
+ Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
+ Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs
+ Participates in safety awareness and maintenance of a risk-free environment
+ Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
+ Possesses excellent customer service skills
+ Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
+ Possesses strong organizational skills with attention to detail
+ Capable of handling multiple tasks at one time
+ Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
+ Possesses strong communication skills
+ Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation
+ Works effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks
+ Retail customer experience preferred
At HomeGoods, we embrace the unknown - with new products, new challenges and new ways to make a house a home. Our products add little, special touches to customers' lives and our people do the same for each other. Everyone supports each other to Discover Different - here and throughout the entire TJX family, which includes TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Sierra, and Homesense.
Discover Different means we embrace each other's differences and unique perspectives. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Posting Notes: HomeGoods Store 0319 || 4405 Northlake Blvd || Palm Beach Gardens || FL || 33410
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024