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The Orchard, a large Independent Lifestyle retailer are urgently seeking an experienced Retail Horticulturist for our award-winning store.

Our Horticulturists have a passion for all things plants & garden, are customer focused and sales driven.

Duties:

  • Maintain the garden centre to the highest possible standard
  • Responsible for management waste control
  • Delivering exceptional customer service by focusing on the things that matter to customers
  • Deliver expert advice and services to customers
  • Merchandising stock and creating powerful displays to company guidelines
  • Maintain and seek to improve excellent levels of product knowledge
  • Ensure that all pricing tickets are accurate and up to date
  • Comply with health & safety regulations
  • To be fully engaged with the store team, working flexibly to provide support to all areas of the store as required, in order to reflect the needs of our customer varying demands
  • Assist with stock taking and stock control

Experience & Skills:

  • 2 years year Horticulture Diploma preferred or 3 years of sales experience in a similar environment
  • Knowledge and understanding of the establishment and maintenance of plants, pruning, fertilizing, pests and diseases
  • Ability to use a variety of horticulture tools and equipment
  • Independent decision making and problem-solving
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work
  • Sales driven and constantly striving to exceed targets
  • A good eye for creating inspirational displays and colour coordination
  • Strong communication and relationships building skills
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment

Why join us:

  • Fun, high energy working environment
  • Great team spirit across our company
  • A culture of developing and promoting staff from within the business
  • Generous staff discount
  • Excellent commission system

Job Benefits

Salary:

Excellent package for the suitable candidate.

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