Sales Assistant/ Nursery Hand

Our Garden & Landscape team is looking for a Permanent experienced Sales Assistant/Nursery Hands who are customer-focused and passionate about horticulture.

• Permanent, Fulltime
• Competitive above award hourly rates + Super; in accordance with the General Retail Industry Award 2020 [MA000004] - Retail Employee Level 3
• Ability to work on a rotating weekend roster and public holidays as required - penalty rates apply
• A great opportunity to work in a reputable family-owned and operated business.
• Location: Eaglehawk, VIC (Bendigo)

Company Overview

ASQ is a locally owned, family-operated business, which has been servicing Central Victoria since 1970.

ASQ Garden & Landscape is a locally owned and operated business supplying a large range of landscaping and horticultural needs for the novice gardener through to the professional landscaper. Our landscape supply yards, and garden nurseries located in Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maryborough are presented and maintained to the highest industry standard and are operated by professional, qualified staff who deliver expert advice, knowledge and services to our retail and trade customers.

About the role

We are looking for experienced Sales Assistant/Nursery Hands to work at our Nursery and at the sales counter as required. The ideal candidate will be customer-focused and passionate about horticulture to work primarily from our Eaglehawk nursery.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing excellent customer service and appropriate horticultural advice
• Ensuring all nursery products are maintained and presented to a high standard
• Daily operations of the site including opening and closure of the site, banking and cash reconciliation
• Providing direction and supervision to team members
• Working closely with site supervisor and perform additional duties as and when required
• Complying with ASQ’s Workplace Health, Safety, and Environment management system

The General Retail Industry Award - Level 3 will apply to the role based on the employees’ skills and experience against the award classification descriptor.

For more information on the role, follow the link to download the Position Description from our Careers Page:

https://www.asq.net.au/sales-assistant-and-nursery-hand/

Why work for ASQ?

ASQ is a proud employer of over 100 staff working across seven sites within our organization. Being a locally owned, family operated business we aim to foster a family friendly workplace and are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and working environment.

• Develop your career within a growing company
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Workplace Flexibility
• Inclusive environment
• Staff discount on products at our retail stores

Key Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will have a passion for horticulture, be able to provide positive and confident customer interaction, and the ability to perform manual duties.

• Must have proven retail experience.
• Previous experience as Horticulturist.
• Knowledge/ experience in nursery and landscape products.
• Experience using Point of Sales (POS) systems.
• Able to work weekends and public holidays as required.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines/customer requirements and follow direction.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and exemplary personal presentation.

Education, Certification and Licences required:

1. Relevant tertiary qualification in Horticulture or appropriate industry training courses (desirable).

2. Valid driver’s license.

All positions are subject to the completion of medicals, including drug and alcohol screening. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply?

Click APPLY to submit your resume and cover letter or alternatively visit our careers page https://www.asq.net.au/careers/current-vacancies/

For more information, please email hr@asq.net.au