Kiwi's love to garden and we love to advise them with their gardening needs, and did you know that Mitre 10 is New Zealand's leading gardening retailer.Our Garden Centre has expanded by 30% from its current size to enable development of Wellington's newest leading inspirational and aspirational landscaping displays at Mitre 10 Crofton Downs for the Spring/Summer season. It showcases both hard and soft landscaping. This is a new concept to Mitre 10 and we are looking for a team member who has landscaping experience and/or a NZ Certificate in Horticulture Level 3 or higher qualification to assist our customers with their landscaping requirements and help create garden planting plans.Our vision is to offer a design and plan consultation that will bring the customers' ideas/dreams into reality.The ideal applicant must have:Garden Centre or Nursery experienceA passion for plants and a robust level of knowledge that will enable you to provide advice to customers on plant selection and careSound knowledge of soft landscaping – competent plant knowledge and plant careQuotation knowledge with previous experience in quotingSuperb retail and customer service skillsAbility to work individually and as a member of the teamExpertise across all aspects of green goods, ordering, maintenance, care and control, and associated productsGood knowledge of hard landscaping materials including timber, fencing, paving, etc.A passion for providing excellent customer service each and every timeExcellent communication skillsGood time management and a willingness to learnAbility to multi-task, and have the ability to follow through and follow up situations in a timely mannerComputer savvyPossess a keen eye for detailFull drivers licence, valid class 1 or forklift licence beneficial (forklift training as required)What's in it for you?A generous staff purchasing scheme including purchases at our Columbus CafeMultiple additional benefits including a paid day off on your anniversarySix monthly bonusLong service leaveThis role offers you the opportunity to be an integral part of a proudly Kiwi-owned and operated independent retail businessWho you are:To succeed in being one of our Mitre 10 family you willHave a passion for customer service excellenceHave a quick and alert mind, with the ability to adapt and be flexibleHave a willingness to learn and a can-do attitudeBe energetic, positive and enthusiasticBe physically fit and capable with no restrictions on lifting or manual handlingThe Role:40 hours per week Thursday – Monday at Mitre 10 Crofton DownsReports to the Retail ManagerIf you want to work in a fun, dynamic environment and you think you can deliver on what we seek, then please forward your CV and cover letter via this website.
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