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How much do outside garden sales associate jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for outside garden sales associate in the United States is $68,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectOutside Garden Sales AssociateRetail Garden Center Associate
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, customer-facing, on-site sales at gardens or nurseriesIndoor and outdoor, retail store setting, assisting customers inside the store
ResponsibilitiesSales, plant knowledge, outdoor customer service, site maintenanceCustomer service, stocking, plant care, sales inside the store
CredentialsPlant knowledge, sales experience often preferredCustomer service skills, basic plant knowledge

The Outside Garden Sales Associate primarily works outdoors, engaging directly with customers at garden centers or nurseries, focusing on outdoor sales and plant expertise. In contrast, the Retail Garden Center Associate works mainly inside the store, assisting customers with purchases and plant care. Both roles require customer service skills and some plant knowledge, but the environment and daily tasks differ significantly.

What does an Outside Garden Sales Associate do?

An Outside Garden Sales Associate assists customers with selecting plants, gardening supplies, and outdoor decor in a store's garden center. They provide product knowledge, offer gardening advice, and help customers find the right items for their landscaping needs. Additionally, they maintain the outdoor sales area by watering plants, stocking shelves, and keeping the area tidy. Strong customer service skills and a basic understanding of horticulture are essential for this role.

What are some common challenges faced by Outside Garden Sales Associates, and how can they be managed?

Outside Garden Sales Associates often encounter challenges such as working in varying weather conditions, keeping up-to-date with seasonal plant knowledge, and managing customer expectations during busy periods. Building strong product knowledge and staying informed about local plant trends can help address customer questions confidently. Effective time management and teamwork are also important, as associates frequently collaborate with colleagues to maintain displays and ensure the outdoor sales area is organized and inviting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Outside Garden Sales Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Outside Garden Sales Associate, you need basic horticultural knowledge, strong sales abilities, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management tools, and product information databases is often required. Excellent customer service, communication skills, and physical stamina help you connect with customers and handle outdoor tasks efficiently. These skills ensure you can provide expert advice, drive sales, and maintain a positive shopping experience in a dynamic, outdoor retail environment.
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Infographic showing various Outside Garden Sales Associate job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 34% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 33% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $68,031 per year, or $32.7 per hour.
Merchandising Service Associate - Plant Service Lead

Merchandising Service Associate - Plant Service Lead

Lowe's

Timonium, MD • On-site

$15.50 - $21.70/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide SMART customer service by assisting customers in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and loading merchandise.

  • Build relationships with vendors and ensure merchandise resets and displays are completed according to specifications.

  • Empty plant racks onto plant tables, update signage, and maintain merchandising standards throughout the store.


Lowe's rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Lowe's

Based on 5,110 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6.2

Company rating compared to similar companies: 6.2 out of 10

National retailers average

Based on 94,319 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

The best things about working at Lowe's

  • 89%

    89% say they get paid time off

    say they get paid time off

  • 80%

    80% say their health insurance is affordable

    say their health insurance is affordable

  • 75%

    75% Part-time workers get health insurance

    Part-time workers get health insurance

Featured by Lowe's, based on 5110 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees


Job description


Key Responsibilities
Always provide SMART customer service through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures, and programs.
Build relationships with vendors by providing direction and checking to ensure merchandise resets are completed according to Lowe's specifications.
Collaborate with the Merchandising Service team and Manager by communicating project priorities, schedule, and project needs (e.g., materials, supplies, time)
Although most of the time will be spent in activities that do not involve the direct interaction with customers, the individual in this role is expected to engage with customers when the opportunity arises. This includes:
Understand customers' needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise.
Engage with customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise.
Listen to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer questions, taking them to areas of the store when necessary.
Demonstrate sincere appreciation to customers.
Communicate information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe's programs.
Empty plant racks onto plant tables merchandising by planogram, price, and color block as they arrive.
Identify damaged or missing signage, displays, collateral and orders replacements in accordance with merchandising standards and planogram details.
Update/validate wayfinding and product location signage as well as digital maintenance of this information throughout the store.
Ensure cross merchandise, side stack products, j-hooks and gravity feed bins are placed appropriately, helping to drive add-on sales.
Assist with culling and pricing dead and distressed plants.
Maintain a high level of communication and partnership with MSM and red vest associates.
Identify and communicate issues with quality, quantity, and additional needs to Outside Garden Supervisor and MSM.
Adjust fixtures, rotates stock, displays products and support materials using power equipment (e.g., lifts, order pickers) per service expectations and processes.
Review, complete, and enter completion details (when, what, amount of time spent, taking and uploading photographs to confirm servicing completion, etc.) for all assigned service and maintenance tasks.
Ensure all displays are safe and in working order and repaired/replaced as needed.
Repair/seal damaged packaging and boxes including peg-hook items.
Remove all trash, moves cardboard boxes to the bailer and moves plastic wrap and other debris to the compactor.
Replace light bulbs and alerts the appropriate contact when additional maintenance issues are noted (lights out, painting, etc.).
Detect common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicates them to management and/or Asset Protection.
Ensure compliance with housekeeping standards and programs (e.g., Zone Recovery) to maintain cleanliness and organization of Outside Garden and working areas.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates.
Adhere to all safety requirements relevant to one's regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices.
Operate store equipment as needed depending on one specific role and department (e.g., Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutter, panel saw, paint mixer, flooring cutters, compacter baler).
In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
6 Months Live nursery experience or General Merchandising experience
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
6 Months Lowe's sales floor experience
6 Months Experience performing product merchandising tasks including reading planograms, setting up and tearing down displays
3 Months Experience operating power equipment such as lifts, order pickers, and similar equipment
Pay Range: $15.50 - $21.70 per hour
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit
https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits
.
Associate Benefits (
https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/joining-our-team
)
Working at one of the largest retail companies has its perks. We offer exceptional benefits and wellness programs for eligible full-time and part-time associates, tailored for many different lifestyles. Our benefits range from health, vision and dental insurance to paid vacation, tuition assistance and parental and family-building benefits. Plus, we offer learning and development opportunities to help our associates grow their skills and achieve their goals.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life and Disability insurance
Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
401(k) Retirement account with company match
Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
Business Travel Accident insurance
Maternity and Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit 
Lowes.com
.  
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Pay Range: $15.50 - $16.75 per hour Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

Working at Lowe's

Perks for frontline workers

From Lowe's, via Breakroom

  • Bonus opportunities

  • Tuition-free education assistance

  • Flexible scheduling options

  • 401(K) with up to 4.25% company match

  • Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave

  • Paid time off

  • Access to comprehensive healthcare options

  • Employee stock purchase plan

What to expect from working at Lowe's

From Lowe's

About Lowe's, in their own words

From Lowe's

Since 1921, home improvers of all stripes have relied on us to have the products and services they need. Our commitment to our customers drives every decision we make, from the products on our shelves to developing a more sustainable supply chain and robust philanthropy. We set the standard for corporate responsibility and thoughtful customer service in home improvement retail.

Walk into any of our stores, distribution centers, or offices, and you'll find a driven team of collaborators, builders, and visionaries. As an associate, you will be empowered to learn and grow in your career. From solving customer problems to providing disaster relief, your hard work will help us build a solid foundation for the success of future generations.

Company values

From Lowe's

Our Core Behaviors:

  • Focus on Customers
  • Deliver Results
  • Take Action
  • Show Courage
  • Continue Learning

Our Values:

  • Service Minded
  • Collaborative
  • Inclusive
  • Respectful
  • Driven to Win

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About Lowe's

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Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Mooresville, NC, US

Year founded

1946