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Langham Creek Ace Hardware
18020 FM 529
Cypress, TX 77433
General Summary
The Master Gardener will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the live goods in the garden center. In addition, will be involved in the advising customers with their lawn and garden needs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Customer Service:
- Provide a positive representation of Langham Creek Ace Hardware.
- Proactively assist customers in solving lawn and garden problems.
- Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
- Possess a friendly outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
- Train and share your garden expertise with other sales associates as necessary
- Forward any customer complaint that cannot be handled to a member of management.
- Possess strong lawn & garden product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of other products.
Store Operations
- Assist in creating a positive, professional and safe work environment.
- Assist with receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise in the lawn & garden department.
- Communicate any Store Support Center issue to General Manager for follow up.
- Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to General Manager.
- Participate in store meetings.
- Be professional in appearance and actions.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Education/Training
Training as a Master Gardener or equivalent experience
High School or GED equivalent.
Experience
Formal retail experience preferred.
Physical Demands
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25 lbs) and climbing.
