Garden Center Manager Jobs

Summary of Position

Manage the buying of all Garden Center items based on seasonal availability as well as the maintenance of all Garden Center products and management of Garden Center employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Purchasing products and materials based on seasonal availability (spring, summer, fall, winter/Christmas)
• Negotiating pricing to pass on the best deals possible to our customers
• Providing proper training and education to all Garden Center employees about handling and maintenance of plants and materials
• Providing excellent customer service to every customer
• Managing all Garden Center employees including their schedules and daily tasks / projects
• Managing inventory of products and creating sales when appropriate
• Proper maintenance of all plant materials within the Garden Center including watering, trimming, deadheading, pest treatment, etc.
• Merchandising materials to optimize sales and sustain quality of plants and materials

Qualifications

• Management experience
• Knowledge in natural pesticides and herbicides
• Knowledge of plant material including annuals, perennials, shrubs, house plants, trees, etc