Area Manager

Job Summary

An Area Manager is responsible for overseeing a number of retail stores inventory fulfillment in the garden center department according to best business practices implemented by corporate policies and procedures.

Area Managers will insure quality control and accurate quantities received from deliveries to the retail stores. Area Managers will be responsible for proper setup of product inventory, and the replenishment of product inventory. Area Mangers assist in maintaining and building trust and excellent customer relationships with retail store management, merchandisers, and shipping staff.

Keywords: Horticulture; Nursery Sales; Landscape; Flowers; Gardening; Greenhouse; Merchandising; Seasonal

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assist store(s) in communicating product deliveries
  • Displaying inventory for sale in a continuous effort to sell all product
  • Training seasonal merchandisers to help with store tasks
  • Occasionally interview & hire seasonal help to care for plants
  • Physically able to bend, stoop, and reach repetitively for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift 15 pounds repetitively and sometimes up to 50 pounds occasionally overhead
  • Frequently pushing & pulling large shipping racks with and without product
  • Willing to work in all climates and some severe weather throughout the year

Qualifications and Skills

  • High School or secondary diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Must have a Valid Driver’s License & clean Driving History
  • Experience in retail preferred
  • Plant & Flower knowledge/care is preferred
  • Wholesale distribution experience is desired
  • Ability to work within a budget
  • Understand principles of excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution
  • Consistent attention to detail, sense of urgency and problem solving
  • Ability to think quickly and make decisions regarding inventory
  • Good understanding of managing product inventory

Benefits

  • Company Car and Gas Card
  • Cell Phone
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Product Discounts
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Opportunities for advancement

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25,000.00 to $35,000.00 /year

Required education:

  • High school or equivalent

Required license or certification:

  • Driver’s License