Company Overview
Together, Armstrong Garden Centers and Pike Nurseries are the largest independent retail garden center in the United States. With over 50 retail, wholesale and production facilities in California, Georgia and North Carolina, Armstrong and Pike are leaders in every facet of the green industry. Our pride of ownership can be seen in all that we do – from our exceptional services to our quality plant material all of which are outshined by the fabric of our company and reason for our success – our associates.
Summary and General Purpose of the Job:
In-store Nursery Specialist
Aid and support key independent garden center customers’ store-level associates with inventory management, placing orders and discussing upcoming programs.
As a Nursery Specialist, you will work directly with the store managers and associates in the garden center to make sure that the right product and volume is ordered as well as check the tables to make sure the inventory levels are appropriate. You will also collaborate with your partnered Sales Representative who manages the corporate level business. Together, you will help make sure that not only our plants are being marketed and sold, but that our customer will also have success!
- Paid Mileage / drive time
- Opportunities for career advancement
Must have:
- LIVE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY!
- Sales experience – either retail or b2b
- Ability to strategize / make decisions
- Computer ability – excel and able to learn company system
- A reliable car with applicable insurance that allows it to be driven for work purposes
- Passion / knowledge for plants
- Be able to stand and walk most of the day
Outgoing personality
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have reliable transportation to commute from Los Angeles to Thousand Oaks?
- Do you have extensive Bedding Plant / Herb & Vegetable knowledge?
- Do you have purchasing experience in a retail garden center environment?
Experience:
- Garden Center Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road