What are the responsibilities and job description for the Store Salesperson – Lawn & Garden position at Wilco?
Job Summary
Provide excellent customer service while assisting customers in the lawn and garden department. Answer product questions and make suggestions to customers while maintaining the lawn and garden department and ensuring it meets established retail standards. Support the Lawn and Garden area specialist and provide backup coverage throughout the store and cash registers.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service and product information on the store sales floor.
- Assist with the care of the plants in the department, including watering, unloading plant deliveries, and assisting customers select and load products.
- Ring up, carry out, and load farm store merchandise.
- Maintain department orderliness and cleanliness utilizing established standards.
- Cashiering and other store, yard, or warehouse tasks.
- Open and close farm stores as directed by managers.
Successful Candidates Will Have
- Customer service or retail experience.
- Lawn and Garden experience preferred.
- The ability to interact successfully with customers and co-workers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of sales approaches, methods, and techniques.
- The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- 401K after 6 months with employer match
About Wilco
Dating back to the early 1930s, Wilco, a growing retailer, has stood the test of time by maintaining focus on our values and never losing our passion for customer service. Wilco is progressive and unlike the standard “farm store”. With a variety of departments including Garden, Pet and Animal Supply, Hardware, Paint, Clothing, and Pet Grooming, partnered with personalized service, our customers consider Wilco a preferred retail destination. Wilco has been named a Top Workplace in Oregon and SW Washington by the Oregonian from 2012 - 2023. We are dedicated to our team and attribute this distinction to them. Hiring Veterans / Military Friendly
Wilco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize and encourage the valuable and enriching contribution that people from all backgrounds and experiences bring to our organization. As a values-based cooperative, we believe all individuals should be treated on the basis of merit without prejudice.
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