Now Hiring - Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center - Garden Sales Associate in Santa Barbara, CA

Full description of the position

Our superb starting pay of $21.00 per hour for full-time is the highest in the industry. Our benefits are unparalleled in the trade with full time employees being eligible for HMO Health Care Coverage with 75% of the premium paid for by the company. Dental coverage of $1800 yearly, Section 125 deductions for uncovered medical and child care expenses, employer sponsored life insurance, a 401k plan with employer match (up to $3,000 yearly), an employee discount amounting to cost-plus only 10%, and paid vacation, holiday & sick time. Opportunity for $500.00 employee referral bonuses. Main

Responsibilities

of a Garden Sales Associate:

• Greeting and assisting customers
• Keeping the selling floor stocked and organized
• Upselling and cross-selling Garden Sales Associate

Job Description

: If you love plants and working outdoors then you just might be the perfect fit to work in our Garden Department. We are looking for a qualified retail sales representative to provide our customers with outstanding service and make sure all their needs are met. A good job candidate is a person with strong communication skills who knows how to delight customers and make them feel welcome and respected. A positive and friendly attitude is a must, as well as the ability to efficiently and effectively handle potential customer complaints and refunds. A good retail sales representative must ensure that every customer leaves our store satisfied and wants to come back again. A qualified candidate must also have excellent product knowledge, and ensure the selling floor is always fully stocked and organized.

Responsibilities

of a Garden Sales Associate:

• Greeting customers
• Helping customers find what they are looking for
• Introducing customers to new products
• Informing customers about sales, discounts, and promotions
• Upselling and cross-selling products when appropriate
• Answering questions about products or services
• Stocking and organizing product racks
• Coordinating with team members for outstanding customer service Garden Sales Associate Job

Requirements

:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Experience as a retail sales representative or similar role is a plus
• Familiarity with visual merchandising
• Ability to stock and restock shelves
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good organization skills
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Ability to successfully work in a team The Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center is the premier home Center in the Santa Barbara area. We are family owned and have been in business for over half a century. In 2017 we were recognized by the Pacific Coast Business Times as Santa Barbara County's Business of the year. We are were also honored by Ace Hardware Corporation for being the #1 volume purchasing store out of over 4,400 Ace Stores nationwide. Being a premiere destination for the Santa Barbara community, especially on weekends, most starting positions do require working Saturdays and Sundays. Pay: Starting at $21.00 / hour

Benefits

:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Employee discount Job Type: fulltime Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability Education: No education required Work location: On-site