As the Indoor Plant Lead, you are critical to the success of our houseplant division. In addition to being the main cashier and primary point person for indoor plant sales, you will work directly with customers to answer questions, diagnose pest and disease issues, and recommend solutions. You will be responsible for purchasing and merchandising indoor plants, and for sales and training of the sales team for indoor plants. This position is a great fit for someone who has solid knowledge of indoor plant varieties and care, an aptitude for working in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and who works well with colleagues and customers. This is a year-round position with 30-40 hours of work per week, depending on the season. Weekend work is required as this is our busiest time!
Benefits & Perks Comprehensive and affordable health insurance: medical, dental, vision, mental health, and alternative medicine Paid vacation days Paid sick leave and holidays 401k with generous company match Competitive wages with weekly paychecks 40% employee discount on all plants and retail merchandise Uniforms provided at no cost Partner discounts and employee store passes at companies like Danner, Carhartt, Adidas, and Columbia. Annual company BBQ and team-building events Internal educational resources for training and support Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company What You'll Do Perform Cashier duties, using the Point-of-Sale system to process transactions. Order indoor plants, pottery, and décor products with input and oversight from the Store Manager. Assist customers with purchase decisions. Maintain and care for plants, including pruning, fertilizing, and disease and pest control. Stock shelves, move products, and implement merchandising plans. Maintain inventory accuracy through inventory counts and reporting. Train and coach the shared sales staff on marketing and horticultural care standards. Train new cashiers on indoor procedures and cashiering Perform store maintenance duties. Diagnose pests and diseases from leaf samples and photos that customers provide. Required Qualifications High level of horticulture knowledge of indoor plants Displays exceptional customer service skills 1-2 years of retail garden center purchasing experience Is eager and quick to learn new tasks and maintain pace Shows up on time and prepared for work each day Able to work in a fast-paced environment and stay calm under pressure Is able to lift 50 pounds daily Is able to push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, twist, climb, and squat Must pass a pre-employment drug screening About Dennis' 7 Dees Dennis' 7 Dees is a family-owned and operated business with deep roots in the Portland area. Along with our retail gardening stores, we provide residential and commercial landscaping services throughout Oregon and southwest Washington.
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