Come Work With Us At Annie's!
We gladly accept resumes at any time. If you are a passionate, hard-working garden lover, please email your in-line resume to jobs@anniesannuals.com. Attachments will not be opened. No phone calls please!
Annie's is a one-of-a-kind, 2.5 acre retail, wholesale and mail order nursery. We specialize in rare and unusual annual & perennial plants, including cottage garden heirlooms & hard to find California native wildflowers. An industry leader, "Annie's" has been featured on HGTV, numerous national and international gardening magazines and was chosen a Martha Stewart "American Made" winner for 2015.
Annie’s Annuals and Perennials Inc. is searching for an enthusiastic customer service professional to join our dedicated and friendly Mail Order team! The ideal candidate is a confident communicator and multi-tasker who can provide exceptional customer service with a positive attitude. Gardening experience is preferred, but we will consider candidates with great attitudes and strong background in customer service and/or hospitality.
Candidate-Key Qualities:
- Reliable
- Passion for helping people
- Upbeat, positive, even-tempered and empathetic attitude
- Strong customer service background
- Interest in plants and gardening
Responsibilities:
- Provide customer service by phone and email
- Order entry and processing
- Maintain customer records
- Learn about Annie's plants
Requirements:
- Customer service experience
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Fast-learner, think on your feet
- Communicate problems and solutions clearly, effectively, and kindly
- work quickly and effciently in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure setting
- Intermediate computer skills
- Fluency in speaking and writing English, Spanish a plus
- Some knowledge of Annie's plants and our website, preferred
- Desire to learn
- Ability to sit for long periods of time - this is a office/desk position
Part to Full-time or Seasonal; Starting salary $15/hour. Please email resume to jobs@anniesannuals.com.
(Attention: Mail Order). No phone calls, please.
Annie’s is seeking a personable and hard-working salesperson to add to our retail staff. We are interested in candidates with excellent communication skills who are highly service oriented and love to garden and learn! We strive to provide the highest standard of customer service to our gardening clientele.
Candidates should demonstrate a thirst for plant knowledge and will be expected to learn a great number of plant varieties as quickly as possible, as well as learn the plants in our demonstration gardens and mail order catalog. Candidates must be able to make proper recommendations to customers and answer questions efficiently and personably, in person and by phone.
Requirements:
- Two years previous retail experience, nursery experience preferred.
- Physical fitness – ability to lift 50lbs and work out of doors – rain or shine.
- Experience with POS and cash register procedures, including opening and closing.
- Must be able to work quickly and efficiently in a busy outdoor environment.
- Must be available to work both weekend days (Saturday and Sunday), and be available for special events.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task, complete assignments and stay focused through interruptions of work flow.
- All applicants must have reliable transportation.
- Must be punctual.
- Knowledge of Annie’s plants is a plus.
Nursery work is strenuous and requires focus, dedication, and grace under fire. It is also fun and an opportunity to learn more about gardening and the fascinating array of plants we grow!
Full time position available. Compensation DOE. Please email in-line resume to jobs@anniesannuals.com. Please include salary requirements. No phone calls, please.