Experienced Annuals/Perennials Buyer
1 month ago
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Who is Wilson Farm?
Wilson Farm has been in operation at its present location since 1884. Our customers shop with us for our highly regarded bakery; our grocery selections; our fresh, locally grown produce; our range of delicious prepared foods from our kitchen; our beautiful flowers and plants (many grown on premises); and our courteous and helpful staff. We employ customer-driven individuals that are dedicated to enhancing our warm and inviting farm-fresh shopping experience.
Who are we looking for?
Wilson Farm is hiring a full-time, year-round Plant Buyer and Outdoor Plant Nursery/Yard Customer Service Associate to join our outdoor team This position pays from $20.00/hr.
Primary Responsibilities for a Plant Buyer
•Sourcing, negotiating and purchasing a diverse and high-quality selection of annuals and perennials ahead of seasonal/weekend retail purchasing demand.
•Pricing and maintaining plants to meet customer demand.
•Monitor plant quality upon delivery/payments
•Ensure accurate inventory of plants on hand and monitor and manage vendor relationships, including evaluating product quality and negotiating pricing.
Primary Responsibilities for an Outdoor Plant Nursery/Yard Customer Service Associate
•This is a physical job doing some of everything
•Replenishing plant stock
•Caring for plants
•Merchandising plants to show displays for maximum retail customer sales
•Assisting customers in product selection
•Caring for associated seasonal items and arranging seasonal displays
Experience/Qualifications needed
•Proven experience in plant buying
•Strong knowledge of the major growers and ideally have prior working relationships with their sales reps
•Knowledge of plants and their care a must
•Prior retail greenhouse/garden shop/landscaping experience is highly desirable
•Your experience is appreciated if you previously worked for Mahoney's, Russell's Garden Center, New England Nursery, or other garden center
•Reliable/punctual with a strong work ethic and friendly, outgoing personality
Work Schedule
•Full-time is 5-6 days/week (45+ hours/week)
•Includes one or both weekend days
•Schedule may fluctuate according to business needs/season
•Holidays will likely require more hours. Lots of overtime to be had
Physical Requirements
•Standing/bending/reaching for periods of time; rain or shine
•Be able to lift/carry approximately 30+ lbs. - everything from plants and shrubs to seasonal plants, pumpkins in Fall, and Christmas trees and greens in Winter
Benefits
•Competitive wages commensurate with experience.
•Health and Dental insurance with generous premium contribution by Wilson Farm
•401 (k) plan with employer match
•25% employee discount
•Friendly, customer-driven environment
Wilson Farm, Inc. is an E/O/E.
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