Sales Associate - Lawn & Garden (Seasonal) - Grand Forks, ND

The Sales Associate - Seasonal Lawn & Garden is responsible to assist customers in our seasonal greenhouses. The primary function of the Sales Associate in our Seasonal Lawn & Garden department is to provide excellent customer service. This may include greeting customers in the store/greenhouse, cashier responsibilities, answering product related questions, watering and care of live goods, general housekeeping, and other duties as assigned by manager. This position is seasonal meaning employment typically runs from early spring through mid June depending on weather & growing season. Upon conclusion continued employment opportunities depends on hour availability and store needs.Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time hours may be available.Pay Range: $15.00+ Depending on experienceESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESGreet customers as they shop in the retail store/greenhouse, assisting with customer service questions.Price merchandise and make price changes as requested by store management. Stock and face merchandise on shelves as requested by store management.Assist in receiving freight and organize incoming products as directed by store management.Responsible for assisting in cycle counts.Answer incoming telephone calls and handle appropriately.Handle customer transactions utilizing KCX cash register system.Responsible for accurate cash handling.Responsible for handling customer returns.OTHER DUTIESHousekeeping dutiesOther duties as assignedMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSExcellent customer service skills requiredFrequent lifting up to 50 poundsLong periods of standingFrequent bending and twistingEDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or GED preferredWORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONSRetail store environmentCold and warm conditionsIrregular work schedule EQUIPMENT AND TOOLSComputer Calculator Cash register-scanner Telephone Fax Copy machineComputer Software and network The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.RSI1-CMP Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.