Garden Goods Sales Associate

The Bruce Company is proud to be a local, family-run landscaping company that’s been in business for 70 years. We are passionate about achieving incredible results for our customers and offer an exciting and collaborative company culture where our employees grow along with our company. 

We are currently seeking a Green Goods Associate with customer service or retail industry experience to join our Garden Center Retail Team. If you are dedicated to customer success and love learning new skills we would like to learn more about you!

Why Choose The Bruce Company?

• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy work/life balance with weekly pay and year-round benefits.
• Team-oriented: Learn and develop many new skills to help you succeed in your career.
• Prestigious Work: Work in one of of the largest Garden Centers in Dane County.
• Career Development: Establish and develop your career with Southern Wisconsin’s leader in landscaping and Garden Centers 

Responsibilities/Duties

The Green Goods Associate is responsible for performing work involving assisting customers and maintaining our indoor and outdoor greenery areas, including providing exceptional customer service to our customers through properly displayed and maintained sales product line for optimal sell-through, price products, and assisting customers with their purchase of plants and related product.

• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service by answering questions, offering advice, and guiding purchases.
• Product Expertise: Act as the go-to expert on plants, gardening products, and supplies to help customers achieve their goals.
• Merchandising: Maintain the presentation of greenery areas by straightening displays, restocking products, and ensuring proper signage.
• Plant Care: Monitor and maintain the health of plants by watering, pruning, deadheading, and removing debris as needed.
• Material Handling: Load, unload, and stock plant materials and related products, with frequent lifting of items over 50 pounds.
• Cleaning Duties: Perform general cleaning tasks, including sweeping and clearing drains.
• Inventory Support: Assist with checking in inventory deliveries and tagging sold materials.
• Collaboration: Build rapport with customers and foster relationships to encourage repeat business.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Indoor/Outdoor: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Weather Exposure: May involve exposure to inclement weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, or cold.
• Noise Levels: Moderate noise environment; hearing protection is required during certain tasks.

Schedule

• Position Type: Full Time Year Round! 
• Typical Hours: Monday–Friday, 35-40 hours per week.
• Weekend Work: Must be available to work at least two weekends per month (generally alternating Saturdays and Sundays).
• Overtime: Occasional overtime as workload dictates.

Skills You Will Need

• Retail Experience: Previous retail experience is preferred.
• Horticulture Knowledge: General knowledge of plants, plant care, and gardening practices or a willingness to learn.
• Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to manage tasks efficiently.

Benefits

The Bruce Company offers a competitive hourly wage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, disability, and retirement benefits for eligible employees, coupled with a challenging and team-oriented work environment to help you succeed in your career.

Join our team of outdoor living experts and experience why many of our employees have chosen to make The Bruce Company their lifelong career. Visit us at www.brucecompany.com to learn more.

The Bruce Company is proud to be an Affirmative-Action Equal Opportunity Employer.