Join the Bountiful Acres Family!

We are looking for a friendly and accountable Cashier to process all transactions accurately and efficiently in accordance with established policies and procedures. The successful candidate will play a fundamental role in achieving our customer satisfaction and revenue growth objectives. Duties and responsibilities of the cashier include: greeting customers when entering or leaving our establishment, maintaining a clean and tidy shop, answering phones, stocking merchandise, communicating offers/events, and other assigned tasks.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive wages
• Career growth opportunities
• Fun and energetic environment
• Ongoing training
• Employee discount
• 401K retirement with match for qualifying applicant

Responsibilities

• Greet every customer and provide assistance when necessary
• Answer phones in a friendly manner and direct calls using a multi-line system
• Process transactions, collect payments, and make change using a POS equipment
• Promote special events, sales, etc.
• Assist with pricing, stocking, and merchandising product
• Daily housekeeping duties to ensure the store is neat and welcoming
• Other projects and tasks as needed (ex. watering plants)

Qualifications

• Ability to read, count, write, and communicate clearly and effectively
• Understanding of sales techniques and best practices in customer service
• Willingness to work well in a team environment
• Ability to quickly and accurately work a register
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Now hiring for full- and part-time positions in the nursery.

• Daily tasks include: plant maintenance, unloading plant material, preparing for displays, customer service assistance, and other duties.
• A general knowledge of plant material is a plus, but not required.
• Must be comfortable lifting at least 50 pounds.
• Must be available on weekends and occasional evenings.

We are looking for self-motivated, hardworking, energetic, and enthusiastic candidates to join our landscape team!

• Position handles all phases of planting, construction, and seasonal maintenance.
• Must be able to work well with others, follow directions, and consistently lift 50 pounds.

The Merchandise Manager is responsible for the management of all operations in the following departments: Annuals, Florals, Hardgoods, Houseplants, Pottery, Christmas, and services relating to those departments.

The Merchandise Manager’s daily responsibilities include but are not limited to hiring and firing personnel, sales, inventory, customer service, facility, and administration. The successful Merchandise Manager exemplifies Bountiful Acres core values of “Building a legacy through cultivating relationships with people and plants.” The position requires the ability to inspire staff and sets the standard for work performance in the garden center. The position is “hands on” and will interact closely with ownership, the general manager, other department members, accounting, and human resources. The Merchandise Manager also coordinates all cashiering/front end activities.

Skills for Success

• Positive tone and energy for customers and staff
• Ability to lead and direct staff
• Clear and direct communication style
• Customer service and sales intuition
• Passion for learning and teaching others
• Ability to work long hours outdoors/indoors – standing, moving, bending, lifting
• Ability to change work direction quickly

Key Responsibilities

Personnel

• Hire the best garden center staff
• Motivate, encourage, and excite garden center staff
• Oversee training and supervision of garden center staff
• Create weekly garden center staff schedule and plan for staffing needs, including adjustments to the schedule according to weather, deliveries, and customer traffic

Sales and Inventory

• Manage garden center sales including managing cashiers, maintaining the register and sales counter, and reconciling cash safe
• Manage maintenance of all plant material
• Bring thoughts and ideas for purchasing and marketing, including research and planning for seasonal changes in inventory and new merchandising and display techniques
• Work closely with other buyers and the General Manager on inventory management (planning, reporting, achieving desired inventory ratios)

Customer Service

• Provide and teach perfect customer service; set the standard for garden center staff
• Contribute to social media about products and events

Facility

• Coordinate maintenance of retail yard (including all signage), receiving, greenhouses, parking lot, and restrooms
• Watch for and resolve or report safety issues and advise garden center staff as appropriate

Administration

• Notify General Manager, Owners, and/or A/P of any issues that need to be addressed, clearly, directly, and immediately
• Contribute to scheduled and impromptu management meetings, as well as seasonal company meetings

Travel

• Travel locally and regionally to tour vendor facilities and cultivate relationships with suppliers
• When safety permits, travel internationally touring factories and select product sites