Plant Shop Retail Sales Associate - Green Flamingo (Chicago)

PLANT SHOP RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE - The Green Flamingo (Chicago)

 

Care and planting knowledge of all tropical green plants, succulents, cacti and ornamental house plants is required.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

 

Explain care (lighting, water needs, general education) instructions to customers thoroughly.

 

Communicate needs to owners involving store restocks, needs, and deficiencies.

 

Engage customers and be an authority on plants in the retail store environment.

 

Understand and be able to educate customers on a range of plant and flower varieties.

 

Assist customers in choosing plants based on customer preference and household conditions.

 

Be comfortable creating custom floral arrangements based on the needs and input from our clientele.

 

Maintain plants in storefront; including watering schedules, sun rotations, and pruning.

 

Facilitate transactions on our Point-of-Sale system in a friendly and timely manner.

 

Ensuring product is fresh while out on the floor, cycling out imperfect and ill plants to be disposed of.

 

Responsible for store upkeep; sweeping floors and cleaning as needed, following daily checklists.

 

 Maintaining store appearance and merchandising as set by owners.

 

 

 

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE: 

 

Comfortable up-selling accessories to clients, offering and execution of additional services ie: in-store repotting.

 

Engaging, high-energy individual with a passion for interior design.

 

Works well on their own or in assisting other team members.

 

A customer Service professional with a work history including Hospitality, Luxury Retail, or Design.

 

Flexible, willing to lend a hand on projects as needed.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

 

Horticulture knowledge is highly preferred!

 

Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

 

Experience with computer systems.

 

Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.

Strong communication skills.

 

Customer service skills for face-to-face customer interaction.

 

Problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task.

 

Ability to read and write in English.

 

Capable of passing a background check.

 

Candidate must be available to work weekends.

 

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Hourly 

 

Experience: Plant and/or flower: 1 year required

 

Email resume to joshua@littlebarnapothecary.com

 

3333 N. Broadway St.

Chicago, IL 60657