What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticultural Director position at Breckendale Flower Farm?
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an experienced and skilled professional to lead our wholesale greenhouse operation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in horticulture, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive business growth and improve operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
The General Manager will be responsible for:
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
We're seeking an experienced and skilled professional to lead our wholesale greenhouse operation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in horticulture, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive business growth and improve operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
The General Manager will be responsible for:
- Planning, directing, and coordinating all aspects of our wholesale greenhouse operation.
- Overseeing all aspects of annual crop culture and growing procedures.
- Executing cultural practices including fertilization, IPM, and PGR applications.
- Maintaining clean and tidy work areas.
- Receiving and shipping plants, supplies, and hard goods.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- A strong background in horticulture or a related field.
- Management experience is preferred, along with a strong desire to learn.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of their arms and legs and moving their whole body, such as lifting, bending, reaching, walking, pushing, and pulling carts.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive pay.
- 401(k) retirement account with up to 4% company match.
- Paid Time Off.
- 20% employee discount year 1/40% discount after year 1.
- Training, education, and certification opportunities.
- Leadership development.