Job description Named National Retailer of the Year in 2021 by Retail Excellence Ireland, Arboretum constantly strives for excellence. Arboretum is a forward-thinking, inspirational, trusted, family-run business. Our vision is to create a haven of escape for our customers where they can enjoy an inspirational and fulfilling retail experience in the worlds of garden, home, fashion and food. We are dedicated to creating an unrivalled shopping experience for all our customers. Our staff play a key role in this. We are currently recruiting for a Horticulturist for our Indoor House Plant Area in our Leighlinbridge Store. Key Job Responsibilities To provide a professional friendly, and efficient service to customers, understanding the needs and requirements, working to exceed these wherever possible. To assist in a proactively driving sales and service across the store through a strong sales team with excellent product knowledge and customer service. To provide a point of contact for customer enquiries, dealing with these through a successful outcome and maintaining company standards. Ability to assist with tasks and the day to day running of the Store. Keep up to date with current product knowledge and customer trends. Ensure all relevant POS, plant labelling and displays are correct and up to date. Assist management by overseeing goods inwards, wastage control, stock control and stock taking, ensuring they are conducted in line with company policies. Merchandising to our high award-winning standards to surprise and delight our customers in this unique urban garden offering. The Ideal Candidate Will be able to demonstrate a love of gardening and good general knowledge of gardening and plants. Must be able to build and maintain customer relationship, delivering an excellent customer service. A horticultural desirable but not essential, plus a love of gardening and plants. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate they have an adequate level of gardening knowledge to be a part of a professional, friendly and motivated horticultural retail team. Experience in horticultural retail, or general retail is not essential but desirable, candidates with suitable experience will be at an advantage. A successful candidate will be one who is willing to continue learning and expand their knowledge of horticulture, to assist in proactively driving sales and provide excellent product knowledge and service to our customers. Why work with us? We offer a competitive salary based on your experience, starting from €28,000 per annum Day to day: Staff Discount / Subsidized Café Free Tea/Coffee before 9am Flexible work Schedules Day time hours Redicare Inform Provides you and your family with unlimited online health coach consultations Interesting and varied work Getting here: Bike2Work Scheme Recognition: Recognition and rewards Staff Awards Night Staff Team building events Length of service rewards Free Breakfast / Lunch rewards Career Progression Be part of a great team: We are a vibrant energetic team We have won multiple awards across retail and hospitality sectors including National Retailer of The Year 2021 Refer a Friend scheme Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Bike to work scheme Company events Employee discount Store discount Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: Leighlinbridge, CO. Carlow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Are you available for full-time work? Experience: Horticulture: 1 year (required) Work authorisation: Ireland (required) Work Location: In person