Retail Sales Associate - Lawn & Garden

Company Description

To tell the story of North 40 Outfitters is to tell a success story of the people of the Northwest. We do what we love, and love what we do because we’re passionate. We’re dedicated. We give it all we’ve got and then we get up in the morning and do it all over again. We’re farmers and ranchers. We’re barrel racers and river chasers. We’re honest. We’re helpful. And our families, our friends, and our communities are everything. This is us. This is who we are. It’s what we do every day.

Our Values:

• Embrace Authenticity
• Encourage Transparency
• Promote Learning
• Build Trust
• Earn Respect
• Deliver Value
• Serve Our Customers

Job Description

North 40 Outfitters in Havre, MT., is looking to hire a Full-Time Lawn & Garden Associate to join our team.  We believe that each team member plays a vital role in the success of our company.  We are looking for authentic and enthusiastic people who love our lifestyle and believe in service before self.  As a Lawn & Garden Associate at North 40, you play a key role in the overall customer experience by providing outstanding customer service, generating sales and suggesting products, stocking and merchandising, maintaining a clean and organized department and safeguarding company assets.  The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, able to solve problems, flexible with complicated and changing freight, have an interest in plants/gardening.

This full-time position requires the ability to work all scheduled shifts between the business hours of Mon-Sat 7 am to 7 pm, and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. This shift can include working weekends and certain holidays and will require flexibility in scheduling based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Willingness to share credit, work with others in a team environment, and define success collectively rather than individually
• Ability to take initiative, embrace change, and learn new things
• Drive to be dependable, and to perform well against the expectations of the role
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting
• Committed to supplying our North 40 guests with phenomenal customer service
• Good communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with individuals on a regular basis
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while remaining detailed and focused
• Knowledge of gardening, plants, chemicals, fertilizers and soils helpful
• Forklift experience a plus
• Willing to be cashier trained
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Previous merchandising experience is helpful
• Ability to educate and assist customers on the brands that North 40 sells
• Understanding of correct lifting and loading techniques.  Physical ability to lift and carry 0-15 lbs. continuously, 15-50 lbs. frequently, and 50-55 lbs. occasionally, and team lift anything over 55 lbs.  Spending 100% of work time on your feet, including use of ladders, rolling staircases and pallet jacks.

Additional Information

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive wage, a rewarding work environment, and generous benefits and perks such as paid holidays, a 401(k) option, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells. 

North 40 Outfitters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.