What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Trainee position at Armstrong Garden Centers?
Armstrong Garden Centers has been serving California residents for over 125 years. Armstrong is recognized as a leader in the Garden Center Industry for its commitment to providing the best selection, quality, service and horticultural expertise. Armstrong's sister brand, Pike Nurseries, in the Southeast, makes it the largest independent garden center company in the U.S. with career opportunities and growth from coast to coast.
Position Description
How it works?
- Store operations
- Human Resources
- Visual Merchandising
- Financials
- Operations
- Buying
- Horticulture
- Employment Status: Full-time
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
What to look forward to!
- Be an expert and brand ambassador for Armstrong Garden Centers.
- Able to connect with customers and provide expert knowledge of our products
- Mentor, coach and lead a team of 10-20 members
- Monitor inventory control, including ordering and buying materials.
- Responsible for taking ownership of Garden Center including, maintenance, watering, visual merchandising, marketing displays, and maintaining stock levels of product.
- Manage operations: POS, scheduling, budgets, KPIs,
Follow safe work practices and reporting any unsafe working conditions to management and HR. -
Requirements
Do you have what it takes?
- Previous management or supervisory experience
- Exceptional customer service skills Excellent salesmanship
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Compensation
We have great benefits!
- Major medical, dental, and group benefits
- Paid holidays and paid vacation
- Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401K
- Hourly rate will commensurate with experience
Safety First!
Physical Environment/Working Conditions
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