Experienced Annuals/Perennials Buyer & Customer Service Associate, Full-Time

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 Associateto 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.