2ic Trade Market Nursery Hand

**Introduction**:
Established in 1987, Plantmark has proudly supplied quality plants and trees to the landscape, development, government, and retail nursery industries for over 35 years.

From tube stock to super advanced trees, we offer the largest range while maintaining the highest quality standards and competitive prices. Plantmark’s operations include one large-scale production nursery and seven Wholesale Trade Markets with sales and distribution in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.

**Description**:
Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Trade Market Manager, the role involves hands on sales and customer service, along with plant consultation, scanning stock, processing payments and liaising with suppliers. Also required are general nursery duties including weeding, watering, merchandising, grounds maintenance and using trade equipment.

The 2IC will provide support to the Trade Market Manager in delivering business unit objectives to ensure that operations meet company standards and Plantmark is positioned as a supplier of choice in the region. Assistance with employee supervision, training programs, delegation of tasks to ensure daily operational requirements are delivered plus encourage and motivate team members to achieve their best. Foster positive relationships with customers and suppliers along with enhancing nursery presentation to Plantmark standards.

The position is full time, working a five-day roster Monday to Friday plus occasional added weekend supervisory and watering and duties.

**Business operational hours are**: Weekdays 7.00 am - 5.00 pm and Saturdays 8.00am - 4.00pm.

Plantmark offers a four week induction and training program, with face to face learning and online courses presenting a roadmap for success in the role.

**Skills and Experiences**:
Essential attributes

To be successful as a Plantmark 2IC Trade Market Sales and Service person, you will have:

- Passion for plants with a knowledge of Botanical plant identification and/or horticulture experience highly desirable.
- High level customer service skills with a proactive approach to solving queries.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Accountability for tasks with a sense of urgency and a keen eye for detail.
- Great work ethic and enjoy working in a team.
- Supervisory experience
- Effective communicator across a varied group of individuals
- Adept with following processes and responsibilities

Applicants must also be capable of performing regular heavy lifting tasks and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Why join our team?

Plantmark employees enjoy access to a range of benefits including above-Award remuneration and bonus programs, industry training, career development opportunities and a supportive, friendly work environment.

Plantmark is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.