Title: SALES ASSOCIATE (LAWN AND GARDEN) Location: United States-South Carolina-Goose Creek Job Number: 220002DL Job Summary: Sells merchandise and provides technical andor specialized knowledge of plant careseasonal growing schedules garden supplies and a full range of outdoor living merchandise. Provides assistance which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Duties and Responsibilities: Carries out policy of courtesy and service. Exercises tact good manners and courtesy when serving and assisting customers and fellow associates. Responds to inquiries and provides assistance in a prompt and friendly manner. Provides advice and assistance to customers in the care of houseplants perennialsannuals foliage and tropical plants. Is familiar with the season schedules and gardening procedures for their local area and has knowledge of the moisture temperature humidity and ventilation requirements needed to encourage healthy plants and growth. Provides proper care and watering fertilizing etc. of merchandise. Possesses general andor specialized knowledge of pesticides and herbicides for the control of common houseplant diseases plant insects and weeds. Possesses general knowledge of outdoor living merchandise to include pool equipment and chemical spas fountains masonry items lawn care equipment and accessories. Advises on new related or special order items in which the customer may be interested or those items not readily seen. Uses manufacturers catalogs to obtain required information. Operates a cash register following established cash control and cash handling procedures to include but not limited to maintenance of change fund daily cash report ensuring end of shift balance. Sets merchandise and displays following instructions received. Replenishes stock sells merchandise and maintains order and cleanliness of sales and storage areas supplies and necessary equipment. Assists in recommending merchandise and advises supervisor of slow moving and damaged items. Uses entire visual merchandising programpackage to maintain current signage throughout the Garden ShopCenter area. Assists in taking inventory at required intervals and in taking periodic stock counts. Maintains current pricing using appropriate supporting documentation. Processess a variety of cash register operations to include but not limited to layaways DPP refunds etc. as per local directives or established procedures. Work is performed outside or in a greenhouse and is exposed to all types of weather. Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. such as bags of fertilizer soil etc. Adheres to applicable fire safety and HAZMAT regulations which may include required safety attire. Performs duties independently within the framework of prescribed procedures following directions from supervisor of the manufacturers label as appropriate. Discusses unusual problems with supervisor and recommends solutions. Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE 6 months responsible experience in clerical office or retail sales store work of any kind in which the applicant has demonstrated the ability to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE Graduation from a full 4 year or senior high school or possession of a General Education Development High School Equivalency Certificate GED may be substituted for the experience requirements.
