Sales Associate
We are seeking Sales Associates for our Garden Center and Vegetable Stand locations who are:
- focused on providing the best in customer service to all customers
- knowledgeable about bedding plants and locally grown produce
- willing to learn and adapt to an ever-changing, exciting work environment
We take great pride in our ability to provide top-notch customer service and create an excellent first and last impression of our farm to all customers.
Untiedt’s Vegetable Farm operates seasonal garden centers located throughout the west metro area from late April-October 31, along with seasonal vegetable stands that operate mid-June through Labor Day. See all our market locations.
Main Responsibilities:
- Greet customers in a friendly manner and assist them in any way needed.
- Assist customers in choosing plants or produce, answer questions, help carry and load items in their vehicles, etc.
- Be comfortable and competent in accurately processing cash, check, credit card, and gift card transactions on our point of sale system.
- Clean, sweep, and organize our sales space to provide a neat and safe shopping area for our customers.
- Water, fertilize, deadhead, trim and maintain plants to improve product quality.
- Assist in merchandising the garden center, including creating and stocking displays, consolidating or spacing out products, and updating product signage and pricing.
- Assist in unloading trucks from our farm in a safe manner.
- Consistently represent our company and farm in a professional and positive manner.
Basic Qualifications:
- Ability to lift 25lbs frequently and 50lbs occasionally.
- Ability to engage customers in a fun and positive manner.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for the entire shift.
- Garden Center associates must be available to work from late April through Halloween, including evenings, weekends, and holidays OR available from mid-June through Labor Day for Vegetable Stand Associates.
- Vegetable Stand associates must be available to work from mid-June through Labor Day, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with plants in a retail environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to easily build rapport with customers.
- Ability to work and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
