Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, located in Richmond, CA is a nationally recognized, trend-setting plant nursery offering one of the largest selections of rare and unusual annuals and perennials to be found anywhere. Our offerings include exclusive plant introductions, California natives, cottage garden heirlooms, and Mediterranean climate varieties from around the world. The majority of plants are grown from seed without the use of growth hormones, systemic pesticides or neonicotinoids. Our on-site R&D facility and 2.5-acre nursery are a botanical and pollinator wonderland! Annie’s focus on plant education makes gardening accessible to everyone – from beginning gardeners to lifelong enthusiasts. Our business is comprised of retail, wholesale, mail-order, and web sales. We are fun and we are growing!
Annie’s is seeking passionate, knowledgeable, and industrious salespeople to add to our retail staff. We are interested in candidates who are personable, have excellent communication skills, are highly service oriented, and love to garden and learn! We strive to provide the highest standard of customer service to our gardening clientele.
Candidates should demonstrate a thirst for plant knowledge and will be expected to learn a great number of plant varieties as quickly as possible. Candidates must be able to make proper recommendations to customers and answer questions efficiently and personably, in person and by phone. Learning how to ask the right questions and find solutions to customer questions through research and solicitation of advice from our highly knowledgeable staff will be critical for success.
Requirements:
· Two years previous retail experience, nursery experience preferred.
· Physical fitness – ability to lift 50lbs and work out of doors – rain or shine.
· Experience with POS and cash register procedures, including opening and closing.
· Must be able to work quickly and efficiently in a very busy outdoor environment.
· Must be available to work both weekend days (Saturday and Sunday), and be available for special events.
· Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task, complete assignments and stay focused through interruptions of work flow.
· All applicants must have reliable transportation.
· Must be punctual.
· Knowledge of Annie’s plants is a plus.
Responsibilities:
· Learn quickly about company procedures and a large number of products.
· Provide excellent customer service.
· Accept constructive feedback that fosters growth both individually and for the team.
· Adapt to changing priorities.
·Stay on task with nursery store upkeep and appearance when not directly serving customers.
Key Qualities:
·Comfortable working both in a team and autonomously.
·Even-tempered and empathetic. Maintains a positive attitude.
·Flexible.
·Passionate about helping people.
·Excellent communication skills.
·Excited to learn about plants and gardening.
Nursery work is strenuous and requires focus, dedication, and grace under fire. It is also fun and an opportunity to learn more about gardening and the fascinating array of plants we grow!
Salary: $17.20-19.00/hour DOE
Benefits: Employee discount. Opportunity to work close to our “urban oasis” with stunning display gardens, surrounded by 3 acres of growing and blooming plants!
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $17.20 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Experience level:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Richmond, CA 94801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person