Job Description

Are you organized? Obsessed with people and plants? Perfect!

As part of our front end sales team, you have previous cash and in-person customer service experience and want to join an established team, where you are responsible for effectively and correctly performing cashier duties, assist with sales, merchandising and overall cleanliness of the sales floor.

Core Responsibilities and Skills:

Deliver exceptional customer service to all RCN customers in person, on the phone and electronically Managing and collecting payment for all cash and credit transactions through our POS system. Maintain and encourage accurate and confidential customer data Helping the customer to make an informed choice for their needs Loading and unloading of materials, product stocking and maintenance Opening and closing of the store, ensuring all registers are balanced, sales floor and common staff areas are clean/tidy and gates are locked appropriately Maintain a clean sales floor and back office working area Encourage and develop strong working team relationships through collaboration, physical assistance and idea development.

Skills:

Ability to merchandise and cross merchandise products Maintain good communication with other departments Willingness to learn expertise in all aspects of the appropriate product line Ability to be creative and organized Able to safely operate and understand sales technology and equipment on hand Strong computer skills A positive attitude, demonstrating integrity, and capable of building exceptional relationships Take initiative, constantly contributes without being asked

Physical and Working Environment Requirements:

Able to stand, walk, kneel, for extended periods on a variety of surfaces. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. consistently, perform repeated movements, kneeling, crouching etc. Ability to comfortably work on a ladder or step stool. Comfortable working in greenhouses, and other seasonal environments.

Please note:

Must be able to work some evening and weekend shifts on a weekly basis
This opportunity can be part time or full time and for the right candidate, include extended career pathways and tuition offset.

Ready to Join the Team?
If you're excited to join a department that thrives on creativity, teamwork, and excellence, we'd love to hear from you! Royal City Nursery is a dynamic third-generation business, with an open, inclusive employee culture. Our atmosphere is high paced, physically active. Lets grow something amazing together!

This post is for a current opening. We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Royal City Nursery will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability - related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $17.50-$18.50 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What is your availability to work during the week? What is your availability to work on the weekends?
Experience:

Retail Associates & Cashiers: 2 years (required) customer service: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person