Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Position Closed-Nursery Sales Representative-San Luis Obispo

Program: Growing Grounds Farm

Job Summary:
Under the joint supervision of the Program Manager and Nursery Coordinator, the Nursery Sales Representative is responsible for sales and marketing of Growing Grounds Farm, Nursery and Field products.  The Nursery Sales Representative coordinates and supports the overall activity and relationship between TMHA and current assigned accounts as well as the prospecting of new accounts. 

Minimum Requirements:
Degree in Horticulture or related field preferred, or 3 years experience in wholesale/retail nursery sales. Comprehensive plant knowledge is required, strong computer literacy; word and excel skills, well defined organizational and time management skills; desire to work with adults with psychiatric disabilities and ability to work independently.  Conditions of employment include: must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid CA Driver’s License, minimum 2 years driving experience, reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements. May be required to utilize personal vehicle and auto insurance. At the time of hire, other conditions of employment are to comply with a T.B. skin test or chest x-ray indicating a negative tuberculosis result, health screen indicating fitness for duty and receipt of a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting. Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.

Compensation:
Part time position available; 24 hours per week,  $12.13-$16.63 per hour,DOE, plus commission

All candidates must complete and submit an application to be considered for an interview. Applications can be picked up from, and submitted to our main office at 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo OR printed from this webpage.