EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Hart-T-Tree Farms is a family run business. Each fall we invite others to “join the family” for a few months to help us market our farm fresh Christmas trees in December. The majority of Christmas trees that we sell are Fraser firs from our farm in Grassy Creek, NC.

We hire RVers who live on our retail sales locations in southeast Florida. Our locations are centered in Broward, Palm Beach and Brevard counties. We offer the equivalent of full hookups (water, electricity and weekly sanitation pumpout)at each location. We have been retailing Christmas trees in Florida for over 25 years. We believe that our outstanding product coupled with the quality of our lot managers gives us a marked advantage in a very competitive market.

"Tree lot set up in mall parking lot"

We seek to attract individuals of exceptional talent. As lot managers you are expected to be one part product expert, one part sales person and one part friendly neighbor as you assess each customer’s Christmas tree needs.

We expect our lot managers to be in good physical shape. Physical endurance is required as trees are moved on and off your lot. Please do not consider this employment opportunity if you have back problems, a heart condition or other physically limiting medical problems. If you are hired, we reserve the right to dismiss anyone who has misrepresented themselves in this regard.

"Tree lot set up at a Church"

A. DUTIES OF LOT MANAGERS:

Lot managers are responsible for keeping track of all products received, shipped and sold on their location. They are required to interview, hire, schedule, train, manage and pay supplemental help for the Christmas tree season on behalf of the company. Managers will been trained either individually from a member of Hart-T-Tree Farms’ management team or at the instructional rally held just prior to the trees arriving. After training they will be totally in charge of their assigned location.

"We enjoy helping people have a Merry Christmas"

Lot managers are seen by Hart-T-Tree Farms staff members on a daily basis. Cell phone numbers of the management staff will be provided so you can have answers to your immediate concerns.

One person is required on the lot at all times.

B. DATES OF OPERATION 2008:

November 22, 2008 – Arrive on assigned lot, get set up and familiarized with your new surroundings. Find area grocery stores, laundromat, medical clinic or hospital, available ATM's, post office and possible competitors in your area.

November 23– Rally Day at our anchor lot, 500 E. Atlantic Blvd.  Rookies have a special introductory meeting from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. that day.  After a catered lunch, Rookies have a few hours off before joining the Veteran lot managers at 4:00 p.m.  At this late afternoon meeting we will review the information covered in the morning and add any other information pertinent to running your tree lot for the new season.  Complimentary dinner to follow rally.

November 24 – Operations people will deliver supplies to your lots.

November 25 & 26 – Trees arrive.  Sales begin the minute the trees arrive on your lot.

November 23– December 24 – Christmas tree sales.


Lot hours are generally from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. on weekends.

C. WHAT HART-T-TREE FARMS HAS TO OFFER YOU:

Housing site in the Florida sunshine with electricity, water and weekly sanitation pump out.

Competitive salary at the end of the season—salary plus bonus incentives offered.

Working as part of a family run business (work directly with the owners)

Working in a “Christmas tree forest” atmosphere while having the convenience of a Florida city.

The opportunity to meet a lot of great people and help them select the centerpiece of their Christmas celebration.

Well established, organized and reputable business

Opportunity to meet and know fellow RVers

Short-term employment

D. APPLYING FOR EMPLOYMENT

Please send a resume and, to maintain our professional persona, we need at least two pictures. One picture should be of you in front of your RV and a separate picture of the RV with its dimensions, holding tank size and any special hookup requirements. If hired, your placement may be determined by the size and operating requirements of your rig.

Send your information to:

Hart-T-Tree Farms
P. O. Box 35
Grassy Creek, NC 28631
(336) 384-9603
(336) 384-9602 – fax
e-mail: kchefas@hotmail.com

Things to Bring To Help You With Tree Sales

Cell Phone   Calculator (with tape if possible)   Long sleeve light cotton shirt   Work Gloves   Go Jo, or similar hand cleaner   Hand Pruners   Back Support Brace if necessary (Home Depot/Lowes)   Container (coffee can/plastic jar) for sales tickets   Crock Pot - for slow cooking meals during the day