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Hyannis Country Garden

Garden Sales Associate

Hyannis, MA

$14.75 - $20.25/hr

A successful candidate should have a high school diploma or its' equivalent, working knowledge of garden retail sales, have good interpersonal and communications skills, and good ability to interact ...

Kingwood Center Gardens

Retail Associate

Mansfield, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $16.75/hr

Job Overview Kingwood Center Garden's Retail Associate ensures positive transformative shopping experience for each Garden Shop customer by providing exception customer service to each garden guest ...

Kingwood Center Gardens

Retail Associate

Mansfield, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $16.75/hr

Job Overview Kingwood Center Garden's Retail Associate ensures positive transformative shopping experience for each Garden Shop customer by providing exception customer service to each garden guest ...

Marders

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE

Bridgehampton, NY

$16.25 - $18.50/hr

We aim to become the model for what a garden center and a landscape/property care company should be ... Retail Sales Associate role. Sales Associates drive sales by delivering exceptional service ...

Marders

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE

Bridgehampton, NY

$16.25 - $18.50/hr

We aim to become the model for what a garden center and a landscape/property care company should be ... Retail Sales Associate role. Sales Associates drive sales by delivering exceptional service ...

Marders

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE

Bridgehampton, NY · On-site

$16.25 - $18.50/hr

We aim to become the model for what a garden center and a landscape/property care company should be ... Retail Sales Associate role. Sales Associates drive sales by delivering exceptional service ...

Marders

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE

Bridgehampton, NY

$16.25 - $18.50/hr

We aim to become the model for what a garden center and a landscape/property care company should be ... Retail Sales Associate role. Sales Associates drive sales by delivering exceptional service ...

Kingwood Center Gardens

Retail Associate

Mansfield, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $16.75/hr

Job Overview Kingwood Center Gardens Retail Associate ensures positive transformative shopping experience for each Garden Shop customer by providing exception customer service to each garden guest ...

Armstrong Garden Centers

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Cashier (Retail-Garden Center)

Del Mar, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $19.50/hr

Company Description Together, Armstrong Garden Centers and Pike Nurseries is the largest independent retail garden center in the United States. With over 50 retail, wholesale and production ...

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Store Manager

Lititz, PA · On-site

$62K - $68K/yr

Store Manager Lititz, PA Lead a dynamic garden retail team where no two days look the same, and your leadership directly shapes the customer experience. Why You'll Love Working with Us * Variety in ...

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How much do garden retail jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for garden retail in the United States is $17.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are garden retail jobs?

Garden retail jobs involve working in stores or nurseries that sell plants, gardening supplies, outdoor furniture, and related products. Employees may assist customers with choosing plants, provide gardening advice, maintain stock, and care for live plants. Common roles include sales associate, cashier, stock clerk, and horticultural expert. These jobs often require knowledge of plants, good customer service skills, and sometimes physical work such as lifting and watering plants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Garden Retail, and why are they important?

To thrive in Garden Retail, you need a solid understanding of plants, garden products, and horticultural practices, often supported by experience or training in retail sales. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and basic plant care tools is typically required. Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills help you engage shoppers and address their needs effectively. These skills ensure both customer satisfaction and efficient store operations, driving sales and repeat business.

What is the difference between Garden Retail vs Garden Center Associate?

AspectGarden RetailGarden Center Associate
Primary RoleOversees sales, customer service, and store operations in a garden retail environmentAssists customers, stocks products, and maintains the garden center
Required SkillsCustomer service, sales, product knowledge, basic horticultureCustomer assistance, plant care, inventory management
Work EnvironmentRetail store, often indoors and outdoorsGarden center, outdoor and indoor areas
CertificationsNone typically required, but horticulture knowledge helpfulNone typically required, plant knowledge preferred

Garden Retail involves managing overall store operations and sales, while a Garden Center Associate focuses on assisting customers and maintaining the garden center. Both roles require customer service skills and horticultural knowledge, but Garden Retail positions often have broader responsibilities.

What are some common challenges faced by employees in a garden retail role, and how can they be managed?

Employees in garden retail often face challenges such as working outdoors in varying weather conditions and handling heavy plants or gardening supplies. Additionally, staying updated on plant care knowledge and seasonal trends is essential to effectively assist customers. Team members can manage these challenges by utilizing proper safety equipment, maintaining open communication with colleagues, and participating in ongoing training offered by the store. Embracing teamwork and learning from experienced staff also helps create a supportive work environment.
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Infographic showing various Garden Retail job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Full Time, and 95% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,691 per year, or $17.2 per hour.

Garden Sales Associate

Hyannis Country Garden Inc

Hyannis, MA • On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Hyannis Country Gardens is currently hiring for a Garden Sales Associate.

* Must Have some Weekend Availability *

In this role, you will be responsible for answering customers questions about our Garden Department products and recommending the right solutions. You should be able to respond promptly and resolve customer complaints and ensure maximum client satisfaction. Sales associate should stay up-to-date with product knowledge and maintain our stores' visual appearance in high standards.

Daily responsibilities include:

  1. Interact and greet customers. Approach those who signal for assistance.
  2. Research customer's interests and preferences and direct them to products and solutions.
  3. Explore and resolve customer questions or concerns.
  4. Develop product knowledge of all store departments and provide verbal tours of property.
  5. Maintain sales areas for a neat, clean, and safe work environment.
  6. Comply with inventory control procedure.
  7. Build productive trust relationships with customers.
  8. Develop new ways to improve sales (e.g. merchandising, and marketing activities).
  9. Maintain company standards as set forth in the policy manual and training card program.

A successful candidate should have a high school diploma or its' equivalent, working knowledge of garden retail sales, have good interpersonal and communications skills, and good ability to interact well with the public. Requires knowledge of plants, arithmetic, English language and grammar.