Shopkeeper

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**VI Plant Shop** is looking for a Shopkeeper to join our team in Victoria, BC. We are looking for a hard-working individual who is reliable, honest, and trustworthy.

**Responsibilities**:

- Act as a "plant expert" in the shop, building a comprehensive knowledge of the products and plants we sell at VI Plant Shop.
- Assist with daily plant care maintenance, shop deliveries, visual merchandising, cleaning/maintenance, and inventory handling tasks as scheduled
- Navigate various training materials, standard operating procedures, and daily operational systems with accuracy (Gmail account, phone, text, etc).
- Assist with in shop events and workshops as scheduled
- Develop expertise in operating the point of sale system (Shopify), handling all transactions accurately, and navigate basic troubleshooting
- Accurately open and close the shop as an effective and responsible Keyholder position

**Requirements**:

- 1+ years of retail experience
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs. This job requires lifting soil and large plants.
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency
- Excellent respectful communication skills and the ability to navigate priorities, multi-task, follow-up, and ask for assistance when needed
- Ability to receive constructive criticism and feedback with a willingness to learn and improve
- Consistent ability to maintain a positive, optimistic, empathetic attitude at all times.
- Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational and communication skills
- Must be available on weekends and retail black-out holidays (Black Friday weekend, weeks leading up to Christmas, Mother’s Day, etc)
- Love of plants and VI Plant Shop

At VI Plant Shop, we are committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 10-15 per week

**Salary**: From $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends only

Work Location: In person