Seasonal Christmas Tree Associate at Moon Valley… · Phoenix

Job Summary

Looking for a seasonal role with the potential to grow into a full-time career? Join the Moon Valley Nurseries Christmas Lot Team as a Sales Associate. You will help customers find the perfect Christmas tree, guide them from first greeting to final sale, and create a festive, memorable holiday experience. If you enjoy the selling process and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, we will train you and offer a clear career path with the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America.

Pay: hourly plus tips

Schedule

Seasonal, approximately Nov. 23 to Dec. 24. Overtime is available, and weekend availability is required.

10:00am-9:00pm Hours of Operation

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver an excellent customer experience

• Greet every customer warmly and learn what they are looking for (size, species, budget, and space)
• Share product knowledge on tree varieties, freshness, sizes, and care
• Represent the company in a courteous, professional manner

Sell confidently and close the sale

• Guide customers from discovery to decision, recommending trees that fit their needs and budget
• Present and sell add-ons such as stands, tree care products, wreaths, garland, and other seasonal items
• Address questions and hesitations with confidence and follow through to close the sale
• Contribute to daily team sales goals

Process payments accurately

• Handle transactions promptly and accurately
• Follow cash-handling and point-of-sale procedures
• Provide a smooth checkout experience

Keep the lot welcoming and organized

• Support display setup and tree presentation to attract customers
• Keep selling areas clean, stocked, and safe
• Coordinate with teammates to keep customers moving through the lot

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. We work collaboratively and new responsibilities may be assigned over time.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

• Strong customer interaction skills and comfort closing sales
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, self-motivated, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols
• Weekend availability

Preferred

• 2+ years of commission-based sales experience
• Background in customer service, bartending/restaurant, resorts, or golf courses
• Retail or seasonal sales experience
• Familiarity with nurseries, landscaping, or garden products

Education

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

This position is active. The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. Employees work outdoors for extended periods in potentially extreme conditions, including cold, heat, rain, sun, and wind. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Other

Subject to MVR and criminal background check (In accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations)

About Us

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America. We are an industry leader and high-growth company offering competitive pay and exceptional benefits, including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO for eligible employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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