Apply To Work At Our Murfreesboro Garden Center

Job Description:

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Receiving Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate inventory management by recording incoming merchandise into our point-of-sale (POS) system. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 

Key responsibilities:

• Accurately receive and verify all incoming shipments
• Enter received products into the POS system in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain up-to-date and organized records of received inventory
• Assist in regular inventory counts and cycle counts to ensure stock accuracy
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve receiving issues or discrepancies
• Collaborate with Martin’s staff to ensure efficient flow of goods. 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent

Reporting to the General Manager, the Market Department Head is responsible for ensuring The Market reaches sales goals, maintains adequate staffing, and practices exemplary customer service. The Market Department Head will supervise day-to-day activity in a rapidly growing sales department. They will also be responsible for purchasing quality merchandise for the department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day flow of the department
• Organize and oversee scheduling within the department
• Maintain positive relationships with employees and the customer base while setting the example of customer service
• Operate a point-of-sale cash register to process sales and returns
• Receive new merchandise and display it in an attractive and easy-to-shop manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills with customers and employees
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Able to work independently and also be a team player
• Flexibility in all areas, including but not limited to: work schedule, duties and responsibilities, extreme weather conditions, etc.
• Able to count money and make change, having a good knowledge of basic mathematics
• Able to type alphanumeric characters accurately
• Know market trends and know when seasonal merchandise needs to be put on the sales floor
• Able to manage a spending budget

Education & Experience Requirements

• At least two years of retail experience
• Excellent computer skills
• Previous experience with point-of-sale systems
• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift, pull, push at least 50 lbs
• Able to stand for an extended period of time

Sales associates ensure a positive shopping experience for our customers. They are responsible for assisting customers as they shop and for maintaining their assigned department.

Please see our separate job description for sales associates in the Hard Goods Department if interested, and the position is available. Sales associates report to the head of their assigned department.

This is currently a seasonal position, but there is the potential for longer-term employment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist customers in a positive and friendly manner in person or over the phone

• Unload new inventory and help display products in an attractive and easy-to-shop manner

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills with customers and employees
• Able to work independently and also be a team player
• Flexibility in all areas, including but not limited to work schedule, duties and responsibilities, extreme weather conditions, etc.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year in a nursery setting is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift, pull, and push at least 50-75 lbs
• Able to stand for an extended period
• Able to work in all types of weather