Plant Shop Associate

2 months ago

Toronto, Canada JOMO Studio Inc. Full time

Overview
JOMO Studio is looking for a part-time Plant Shop Associate for its Toronto store to work up to 2-4 shifts a week, who is passionate and knowledgeable about indoor tropical houseplants and JOMO Studio’s mission to bring the best customer experience into the plant world, both in-person and online.

Compensation
This role is paid $16.55 per hour before deductions and tax.

Location
This role will be located primarily at the Toronto store location at 21A Bathurst Street and off-site locations during corporate workshops.

Reporting
This role reports to the Manager

Role Description
You are a plant-impassioned and team-oriented individual who has a balance of retail, customer service experience and indoor tropical houseplant knowledge. You love to meet like-minded plant enthusiasts as well as patiently teach plant novices about all the amazing things JOMO Studio has to offer. You must have a love for fast-paced, startup environments, are highly self-motivated and have the ability to maintain a positive, resilient attitude in the face of growth and change. You will be expected to work up to 8 to 16 hours/week, depending on availability, with plant shop duties, order fulfilment and to assist with JOMO Studio’s workshops.

**Qualifications**:

- **Loves indoor tropical plants and can identify many varieties while demonstrate a working knowledge of their care and maintenance - this is a requirement**:

- **Must be detail-oriented**:

- **Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency**:

- The ability to balance priorities and multi-task
- The ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs (cases or big plants)
- Superb communication with customers and teammates
- Desire to collaborate in a team-based environment
- Dedicated to providing excellent, on-brand customer service
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to receive constructive criticism and feedback and a willingness to learn and improve
- Ability to maintain a positive, optimistic, empathetic attitude at all times - highly respectful of others
- Has a “whatever it takes” attitude

Areas of Responsibility
- Maintain plants in-store; including watering, cleaning, rotating, pest control and pruning
- Pick, pack and stage plants for pickup and delivery orders
- Receiving plant shipments and inventory counts
- Facilitate transactions on our Point-of-Sale system in a friendly and timely manner
- Ensuring product is fresh while out on the floor, cycling out imperfect and ill plants to be disposed of or returned to the greenhouse
- Responsible for store upkeep; sweeping floors and cleaning daily
- Available to assist during workshops both on and off-site
- Maintaining store appearance set by our Co-Founders
- Develop a working knowledge of all of JOMO Studio’s plants and plant care, with the desire to uphold JOMO Studio’s friendly, plant expert reputation
- Ownership mindset in the areas of customer experience and plant knowledge
- Other duties as assigned

Schedule Requirements
- **You must have weekday and weekend availability (a stable schedule will be established once hired)**:

- You must be available to work during heavy traffic sales (ex: B Grade sale, Black Friday sale)
- Available to work during retail blackout periods during holidays like Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, etc.

Perks of JOMO Studio
- Staff discount on plants starting after three months of employment
- First pick at plants when they arrive from the greenhouse
- Endless Nespresso provided (coffee is important)
- We like to celebrate you on your birthday and work anniversary

JOMO Studio Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate inclusivity and are committed to building a diverse team.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 16 per week

**Benefits**:

- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Shift:

- 8 hour shift

Work days:

- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
**Experience**:

- Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
- tropical houseplant: 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

  • Shop Manager

    5 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Urban Garden Full time

    **Company Overview**: Urban Garden is a leading landscape company in Toronto, committed to creating and beautifying Toronto's urban spaces. With a full range of professional landscape services, Urban Garden specializes in commercial, multi-unit residential, condominium and hotel properties. We take pride in our commitment to quality craftsmanship and...

  • Plant Operations Specialist

    6 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Veolia Full time

    Job DescriptionThe Plant Administrator is a crucial role responsible for overseeing and coordinating various operational and administrative activities within our organic processing facility. This position serves as a liaison between different departments, ensuring smooth communication and efficient workflow throughout the facility.Main...

  • Retail Shop Associates, Yorkville

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada EQUINOX Full time

    **Retail Shop Associates, Yorkville**: Overview **OUR STORY** Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands,...

  • Sales Associate

    5 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Shop Makers Full time

    **Shop Makers is home for Handmade and Local in Canada!** This is an exciting opportunity to join the growing team at Shop Makers! Be a part of our unique retail model where local artisans rent a shelf space in our stores, and in exchange, they keep 100% of their sales! If you’re passionate about shopping local, you’ve come to the right place. Shop...

  • Part-time Delivery Driver for Plant Shop

    11 hours ago

    Greater Toronto Area, Canada JOMO Studio Inc. Full time

    JOMO Studio is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented **Part-Time Delivery Driver** to join our team. If you’re someone who enjoys driving, loves plants, and values delivering exceptional service, this may be the perfect role for you. **Position Details**: - **Schedule**: 2 days a week (preferably Wednesday & Sunday) - **Hours**: 10:30 am - 6 pm -...

  • Retail Sales Associate

    5 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Stag Shop Full time

    _**Stag Shop is now HIRING for a Retail Sales Associate in one of our Toronto locations!!**_ **Summary** The Sales Associate is responsible for providing prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service to customers. **Job Duties** - Generate sales - Maintain a high level of customer service - Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge - Meet or...

  • Wireless Sales Associate

    5 months ago

    Toronto, Canada The Mobile Shop Full time

    **The Mobile Shop Careers - Sales Associate** **What is The Mobile Shop?** Technology is a part of our everyday lives. We at The Mobile Shop connect thousands of Canadians every year with the newest and most innovative phones and plans that the market has to offer. Our Mobilists (Sales Associates) are our front-line advisors that use their expertise to...

  • Plant Manager

    6 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Atkore Full time

    Plant Manager Who we are: Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical,...

  • Floral Customer Service Associate

    5 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Flower Shop on Bloor West Full time

    **Job description** **Job description** Local flower shop looking for part-time and casual/seasonal associates (florist). We are seeking an entry level associate who is willing to take their passion for flowers and plants to the next level. **Overview**: This person will join our special flower team and act as a brand ambassador/ associate by increasing...

  • Wireless Sales Associate

    5 months ago

    Toronto, Canada The Mobile Shop Full time

    **The Mobile Shop Careers - Sales Associate** What is The Mobile Shop? Technology is a part of our everyday lives. We at The Mobile Shop connect thousands of Canadians every year with the newest and most innovative phones and plans that the market has to offer. Our Mobilists (Sales Associates) are our front-line advisors that use their expertise to provide...

  • Retail Shop Associates, Yorkville

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Equinox Full time

    **Company Description** OUR STORY** Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, **Blink, Pure Yoga, SoulCycle,...

  • Budtender

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada One Plant Yonge & Dundas Full time

    **Job Opportunity: Part-Time and Full-Time Staff at One Plant Yonge and Dundas** One Plant North York is excited to expand our team and is seeking motivated, customer-focused individuals to join us in a versatile part-time role. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-growing industry, contributing to a welcoming, compliant, and efficient...

  • Shop Manufacturing Associate

    3 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Innofab Millwork Corp. Full time

    Job Title: Shop Manufacturing AssociateJob Summary: Innofab Millwork Corp. is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Shop Manufacturing Associate to join our production team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assembling and shipping custom cabinet products to meet customer demands.Key Responsibilities:Inspect and pack products for...

  • Menswear Sales Associate

    5 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Menswear Shop Full time

    Welcome to our posting! We're a high end menswear store looking for an **Enthusiastic **and **Experienced** Sales Associate for full & part-time positions within our boutique. You'll be involved with Sales, Merchandising, Buying, Window Dressing, and day-to-day maintenance of the shop. We're a family run business with a fun and hard working mindset! What...

  • Flower Shop Assistant

    5 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Wilbe Bloomin Full time

    Wilbe Bloomin is located in Kensington Market, the heart of downtown Toronto. We are a unique flower shop that has also been recognized as one of Toronto’s best indoor plant stores. We are looking for an outgoing and talented individual to join our team! - Enthusiasm and a strong work ethic - Exceptional customer service skills and a friendly manner - The...

  • Retail Sales Associate

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Stag Shop Full time

    _**Stag Shop is now HIRING for a Retail Sales Associate in one of our Toronto locations!!**_ **Summary** The Sales Associate is responsible for providing prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service to customers. **Job Duties** - Generate sales - Maintain a high level of customer service - Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge - Meet or...

  • Retail Sales Associate

    5 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Stag Shop Full time

    _**Stag Shop is now HIRING for a Retail Sales Associate in one of our Toronto locations!!**_ **Summary** The Sales Associate is responsible for providing prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service to customers. **Job Duties** - Generate sales - Maintain a high level of customer service - Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge - Meet or...

  • Retail Sales Associate

    5 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Stag Shop Full time

    _**Stag Shop is now HIRING for a Retail Sales Associate in one of our Toronto locations!!**_ **Summary** The Sales Associate is responsible for providing prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service to customers. **Job Duties** - Generate sales - Maintain a high level of customer service - Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge - Meet or...

  • Retail Shop Associates, Bay Street

    5 months ago

    Toronto, Canada EQUINOX Full time

    **Retail Shop Associates, Bay Street**: Overview **OUR STORY** Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands,...

  • Retail Sales Associate

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Stag Shop Full time

    _**Stag Shop is now HIRING for a Retail Sales Associate in one of our Toronto locations!!**_ **Summary** The Sales Associate is responsible for providing prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service to customers. **Job Duties** - Generate sales - Maintain a high level of customer service - Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge - Meet or...