Nursery Hand / Sales Person
Rapley’s Nursery has been growing plants in Wagga Wagga for more than 50 years. Offering both nursery and landscaping supplies, we have provide the local community and business with a wide range of high-quality plants and landscape supplies.
Our knowledgeable team is passionate about horticulture and dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service.
About the role
We are seeking a friendly and knowledgeable Nursery Sales Person to join our family-owned nursery business. This part-time role will see you assisting customers and helping other team members team in maintaining and showcasing our wide range of plants and garden supplies.
The position will start as 3 days a week and 1 day every second weekend. There is the potential to increase hours for the right candidate.
What you’ll be doing
- Providing exceptional customer service, answering queries, making recommendations and processing sales
- Maintaining the appearance and organization of the nursery, including watering, weeding, potting, labelling and maintaining the overall health of the plant
- Assisting with the preparation and set-up of plant displays and retail areas
- Helping to receive, unpack and stock new deliveries of plants and nursery products
- Identify and manage pests and diseases
- Put together customer orders
- Supporting the team in any other general nursery and retail duties as required
- Pricing stock
- Processing Invoices
- Responding to emails and special plant orders
- Assisting with general office administration and record keeping
What we’re looking for
- A passion for horticulture and gardening
- Prior experience in a nursery or retail environment is preferred but not essential
- Has some knowledge of plant ID, and is keen to learn more
- Able to identify common pest and diseases
- Strong customer service skills and a friendly, helpful manner when interacting with customers
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain high standards of presentation
- Physical fitness to undertake manual handling tasks and work outdoors
- Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays as required
- Initiative to move onto other tasks until instructed otherwise
- MR Drivers License and/or horticulture certificates would also be desirable but not essential
What we offer
At Rapley’s Nursery, we pride ourselves on being a family-friendly workplace that values work-life balance. We have Very generous break times through out the work day, offer discounts on nursery products, and a supportive team environment. If you have a green thumb and love helping others bring their garden visions to life, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Submit your application via Seek, or via email with the subject “Job Application – Nursery Hand / Sales Person”. Please include your resume and a cover note outlining your suitability for the role.