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For over 89 years, Shelmerdine has been Manitobas premier destination for gardening, home dcor, and fashion. As a local business, we take pride in our welcoming work environment, where teamwork, learning, and passion for plants thrive. We operate one of the largest garden centers in the province, offering high-quality plants, gardening essentials, and unique retail experiences. Our greenhouse production ensures a vibrant selection of homegrown plants each season. At Shelmerdine, we believe in growthboth for our plants and our people. We invest in employee development, encourage long-term careers, and make work fun. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a creative and inspiring workplace. Why Join Us? Exclusive Discounts Enjoy special savings on plants, garden products, and more! Great Work Environment Join a team where collaboration, accountability and fun make every day enjoyable Nature All Day, Every Day Swap the office for a greenhouse and surround yourself with lush greenery. Room to Grow Show your skills, and you may have the chance to transition into another department after the planting season. Position Overview: Are you passionate about plants, creating outdoor spaces and helping customers bring their gardening visions to life? We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic, sales-driven individuals to join our Outdoor Nursery Team . This role is perfect for someone who enjoys engaging with customers, providing expert advice on trees, and shrubs, hard work and problem-solving skills. If you love working outdoors, have a knack for problem-solving, and thrive in a fast paced retail setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Type: Seasonal, Full-Time or Part Time Location: Shelmerdine Garden Centre Ltd. (Must have own transportationno bus service available) What Youll Be Doing: Driving sales through customer engagement, interacting with customers, asking the right questions, and recommending the best trees, shrubs and landscaping solutions for their needs. Creating an unforgettable shopping experience by providing expert product knowledge, offer advice on plant care, and ensure customers leave feeling confident about their purchases. Unloading and organizing products from supplier trucks Loading bagged product into customer vehicles Creating invoices for deliveries and installations, payments taken later by cashiers only Assisting around the building and yard with various duties including light maintenance and service, helping customers to their vehicles with heavy or bulky products, and maintaining curb appeal of the store Maintaining plants, including watering and pruning trees and shrubs as needed Troubleshooting and fixing problems as they arise, especially when working with the team or with customers Design and maintain attractive displays to showcase products and drive sales. What Were Looking For: Passion for sales and customer service. Drivers license or ability to commute to Headingley, MB Knowledge of plants and gardening (or a willingness to learn), previous plant knowledge is considered an asset, but training is provided. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent problem-solving abilities and a mechanical mindset for troubleshooting Physically fit and able to lift 50-75lbs comfortably Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions Forklift license is an asset but not required #J-18808-Ljbffr