Department Lead – Pottery/Ceramics - Oak Bay

GARDENWORKS is British Columbia’s largest independently owned garden centre company with 10 locations across Vancouver’s lower mainland, Vancouver Island, and South Okanagan.

Join GARDENWORKS and play a key role in our shared mission of connecting people to our natural world through plants.

GARDENWORKS Oak Bay is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to assist in managing our pottery / ceramic department. Your primary goal will be contributing to the success of store by growing sales and strengthening margins within the department.

Overview of role:

• Building sales and supporting the GARDENWORKS Brand by providing outstanding service to our guests
• Driving the pottery category performance through sales and service
• Working with the store merchandising team creating inspiring displays and end caps
• Receiving of all incoming pottery shipments, recording damaged items, shortages, and corresponding with Buyer/Vendor to rectify damages and shortages

Is this you?

• A passion for what we do – connecting people to nature and growing!
• 3+ years retail customer service experience
• Strong organization skills are self-directed, and you work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strength in Microsoft excel, and utilizing our POS system for sales reporting & receiving
• A positive attitude, you love working & collaborating within a team environment
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends, and holidays as seasonal peaks require, including store opening and closing responsibilities
• This job requires extended periods of walking and standing, as well as the ability to lift to 50lbs and work in various weather conditions and environments
• Forklift certification or willingness to go through our in-house training program

Job type: Full time 40 hours per week / Salary: $21.00 – 24.00/hr

We offer a culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance, benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental), and an amazing employee discount!

GARDENWORKS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Interested applicants should forward resume and cover letter Attn: Amber Castro, Director of Human Resources to careers@gardenworks.ca