Job Title: Garden Center Manager
Location: Jacksonville, Illinois

Company:
We are a family-owned, full-service nursery serving the central Illinois community for over 70 years. With a dedication to providing quality services and exceptional customer service, we have become a trusted company within the community.

Position Overview:
We are currently seeking an experienced Garden Center Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture, a background in landscape design or garden center management, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the garden center, including sales and staff supervision.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to customers on landscaping solutions.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and increase customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to maintain competitive pricing and availability of merchandise.
• Train and mentor staff members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing retail space.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the green industry, with a focus on landscape design or garden center management.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proven leadership abilities, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Relocation expenses through Jacksonville, IL's relocation incentive package ($5,000 cash, plus additional relocation perks!)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about plants and possess the skills and experience outlined above, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and why you are the ideal candidate for this position to kathleenhembrough@gmail.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,485.00 - $60,692.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, IL 62650 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, IL 62650: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person