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DALE HARDWARE

Sales Associate - Nursery

Fremont, CA

$16 - $18/hr

Water, cut, fertilize, repot, clean-up and maintain all live plant merchandise with an emphasis on maintaining longevity. * Offer product suggestions to solve customer's needs based on product ...

Simply Set

GARDEN CENTER MERCHANDISER

Bound Brook, NJ · On-site

$18 - $21.25/hr

Display, merchandise, and maintain live plant products in large garden center environments. * Train and support other associates on procedures, displays, and proper watering practices. * Engage with ...

Garden State Growers

GARDEN CENTER MERCHANDISER

Nanuet, NY · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Display, merchandise, and maintain live plant products in large garden center environments. * Train and support other associates on procedures, displays, and proper watering practices. * Engage with ...

Grower Direct Farms Inc

FIELD SUPERVISOR

Woodsville, NH · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Seasonal Hourly non exempt Reports to: Sr. Regional Manager or Regional Manager A Field Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing execution of all assigned Live Plant merchandising service ...

Ace Hardware

Live Goods Manager

Daphne, AL

$12 - $18/hr

Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Live Goods Manager • Selection and purchasing of live plant inventory. • Creative merchandising of plants and associated products both indoors and outside ...

Grower Direct Farms Inc

FIELD SUPERVISOR

Littleton, NH · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Seasonal Hourly non exempt Reports to: Sr. Regional Manager or Regional Manager A Field Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing execution of all assigned Live Plant merchandising service ...

Green Circle Growers

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Merchandiser

Auburn, NY · On-site

$18/hr

In this role, you will manage live plant material and execute merchandising activities at Home Depot stores by ensuring products are fresh, well‐displayed, and properly cared for. This position ...

Green Circle Growers

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Merchandiser

Greece, NY · On-site

$18/hr

In this role, you will manage live plant material and execute merchandising activities at Home Depot stores by ensuring products are fresh, well‐displayed, and properly cared for. This position ...

Green Circle Growers

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Merchandiser

Gates, NY · On-site

$18/hr

In this role, you will manage live plant material and execute merchandising activities at Home Depot stores by ensuring products are fresh, well‐displayed, and properly cared for. This position ...

Ellis Home and Garden

FT Greenhouse Manager

Texarkana, TX · On-site

$16/hr

This will include, but is not limited to: providing excellent customer service at all times, loading/unloading plants/merchandise, caring for and watering plants daily, making live plant orders based ...

Green Circle Growers

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Merchandiser

Jamestown, NY · On-site

$18/hr

In this role, you will manage live plant material and execute merchandising activities at Home Depot stores by ensuring products are fresh, well‐displayed, and properly cared for. This position ...

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Merchandiser (Ohio Township)

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$15.75/hr

In this role, you will manage live plant material and execute merchandising activities at Home Depot stores by ensuring products are fresh, well‐displayed, and properly cared for. This position ...

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How much do live plant merchandiser jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for live plant merchandiser in the United States is $17.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Live Plant Merchandiser vs Floral Designer?

AspectLive Plant MerchandiserFloral Designer
CredentialsBasic horticultural knowledge, sometimes certifications in plant careFloristry certifications or floral design training
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, garden centers, supermarketsFlorist shops, event venues, floral boutiques
Industry UsageRetail plant displays, live plant merchandisingCreating floral arrangements and bouquets

Live Plant Merchandisers focus on displaying and maintaining live plants in retail settings, emphasizing plant care and presentation. Floral Designers create floral arrangements for events or retail sales, requiring floral design skills. While both roles involve working with plants, their primary tasks and environments differ, making each role unique in the horticulture and floral industry.

What is a Live Plant Merchandiser?

A Live Plant Merchandiser is responsible for stocking, displaying, and maintaining live plants in retail environments such as garden centers, home improvement stores, or supermarkets. They ensure that plants are healthy, well-watered, and attractively arranged to maximize sales. Their duties often include removing damaged or unsellable plants, setting up promotional displays, and providing basic care instructions to customers. This role requires knowledge of plant care, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Live Plant Merchandiser, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Live Plant Merchandiser, you need knowledge of horticulture, plant care, and retail merchandising, often with a high school diploma and experience in gardening or retail environments. Familiarity with inventory management systems and basic point-of-sale (POS) tools is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you maintain plant displays and interact with store staff and customers. These skills ensure healthy, attractive plant displays and efficient inventory turnover, driving sales and customer satisfaction.

What are some common challenges faced by Live Plant Merchandisers, and how can they be effectively managed?

Live Plant Merchandisers often face challenges such as keeping plants healthy during transport and display, managing changing store layouts, and ensuring timely inventory rotation. To effectively handle these, it's important to regularly monitor plant conditions, maintain clear communication with store managers, and follow best practices for watering and plant care. Adapting quickly to seasonal changes and promotional events also helps maintain attractive displays and meet sales goals.
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Sales Associate - Nursery

Sales Associate - Nursery

DALE HARDWARE

Fremont, CA

$16 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Dale Hardware, a member of ACE Hardware, and one of the largest independently owned and operated hardware retailers in the USA, is looking for Nursery Associates to join our beautiful outdoor garden center!

Responsibilities:

  • By starting the conversation and asking questions, you will walk customers to proper department area or team member and layout options.
  • Water, cut, fertilize, repot, clean-up and maintain all live plant merchandise with an emphasis on maintaining longevity.
  • Offer product suggestions to solve customer’s needs based on product knowledge or experience.
  • Accept customer returns graciously keeping in mind to trust your instincts, if it doesn’t feel right or look right, then it is probably not right.
  • Determine if we can special order the customers requested item and then offer to do so.
  • Offer assistance to customers with large or bulky items.
  • Employ our “shoplifting prevention procedure” anytime you see suspicious persons or activity.
  • Bring real or anticipated operating problems promptly to your manager’s attention.
  • Greet customers with a smile and strive to exceed the customer’s expectations.
  • Understand how to operate and use our special order system to accommodate our customer’s needs and requests.
  • Receive, inspect and unload incoming live plant shipments, refusing shipments of distressed inventory when necessary.
  • Communicate customer requests and suggestions to your manager.
  • Strengthen the relationship with the customer. Find out the customer’s name and use it while you assist them. 
  • Thank the customer for shopping with us.

Benefits:

  • Perks for working at Dale Hardware include a generous 25% in-store discount on all products. Paid company charity events, BBQ's and more.
  • Paid Training is also given to all new team members. This includes development classes, career path training & hands-on home improvement knowledge classes with instructors.
  • Wellness Benefits are available for all full time team members. These benefits include Health (Kaiser), Dental, Vision, 401(k) and more!
  • Schedules are set for all team members. Employees are guaranteed one weekend off every month. We are closed on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  • Prior customer service experience, preferably in a retail or nursery retail industry.
  • Basic Plant (Identification) knowledge
  • Higher compensation for candidates with extensive product knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Garden or Nursery

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