Annual and Perennial Department Lead

Are you passionate about plants and providing exceptional customer service? Join 7 Dees as an  Annual and Perennial Department Lead at our Lake Oswego garden center, where you'll play a key role in inspiring customers, upholding the highest standards of quality, and delivering creative solutions. In this role, you will provide expert horticultural advice on everything from annuals and perennials to bulbs, seeds, and veggie and herb starts, maintain the health and presentation of our products, design beautiful and engaging displays, and collaborate with team members to support purchasing functions. As a leader in our store, you will influence our reputation as a trusted resource for gardening enthusiasts and help drive our mission of excellence in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Support senior department leads in purchasing functions by providing product insights, sales trends, and inventory feedback for your department.
• Deliver memorable customer service by utilizing horticultural knowledge and sales skills.
• Plan and execute engaging and strategic merchandise layouts that drive sales and enhance customer experience.
• Educate staff on marketing initiatives, product features, and horticultural care standards to ensure consistent and informed customer interactions.
• Maintain department inventory accuracy, including pricing updates and special order coordination.
• Work collaboratively with store management and other department leads to achieve sales goals and operational excellence.
• Perform duties both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Strong horticulture knowledge of annuals, perennials, bulbs, seeds, and veggie and herb starts, please describe in your application
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a garden center or similar retail environment, applications without relevant experience will not be considered.
• 1 year of sales experience minimum, with a proven ability to engage customers and drive sales.
• 1 year of cashier experience.
• Familiarity with inventory management processes and POS systems. 
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and push/pull up to 200 pounds with castors.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, grasping, hearing, handling, and feeling.
• Ability to frequently stoop, talk, reach, bend, and kneel.

Work Schedule and Environment

• This position is located at our Lake Oswego garden center location.
• Hours of operation are 9am-6pm, 7 days a week.
• Schedules are not static and open availability is strongly preferred.
• This is a full-time, year round position. 20-40 weekly hours dependent on season and workload.

Benefits

• Wage is $18-$22 per hour dependent upon experience
• Weekly paychecks
• Affordable health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• On-the-job training
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K plan with generous company match
• 40% employee discount
• Substantial opportunities for professional growth within the company

About Us

7 Dees is a family-owned and operated business with deep roots in the Portland area. Along with our retail gardening stores, we provide residential and commercial landscaping services throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.