Greenhouse Manager

Lead the Bloom: Join Us as Our Greenhouse Manager and Drive Growth!

If you have a green thumb and a vision for growth, our greenhouse is ready for your leadership. We are looking for an experienced Greenhouse Manager to lead our greenhouse operations to new heights. In this role, you will oversee plant health, inventory management, and budget performance, ensuring that every facet of our greenhouse contributes to operational efficiency and exceptional quality care. Your leadership will drive sales growth while fostering a collaborative and accountable culture among our team members.

If you are passionate about greenhouses and plants, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are dedicated to improving customer satisfaction through effective collaboration across teams, we encourage you to apply and embark on this journey of growth with us!

Salary Range: $65,000k-$75,000k

About Us: Colonial Gardens, located in Blue Springs, MO, was added to our brand family in 2016. Founded in 1969, renovations began in 2017 to create an agritourism destination. It is the garden center, reimagined! We offer a greenhouse, nursery, café and coffee shop, event space, and farmer’s market. It’s where plants, food and farms connect. Educational classes promoting local agriculture and sustainability as well as private events are also offered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Lead, manage, and hold accountable the site team to ensure the successful execution of operational plans and goals. Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Budget/P&L: Accountable for the department's Profit & Loss (P&L) performance by managing the budget, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Greenhouse Management: Oversee all facets of greenhouse operations, including monitoring plant health, facility maintenance, and key performance metrics.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory by tracking stock levels, forecast needs, and optimize product availability to minimize waste.
• Safe Workplace: Promote and maintain a safe work environment and ensure staff training on safety protocols.

Essential Job Duties:

• Hold regular team meetings to discuss performance, goals, and challenges
• Analyze market trends to inform inventory decisions and boost sales
• Procure products based on demand and market analysis
• Monitor sales metrics and ensure targets are met
• Conduct regular budget analysis to uncover cost-saving opportunities
• Implement effective product placement strategies and signage
• Collaborate with Marketing to enhance promotional efforts and campaigns
• Maintain the Greenhouse facility and ensure safe working conditions
• Lead cross-departmental collaboration for seamless operations
• Travel to trade shows and events as required
• Other job duties as assigned

Competencies for Success:

• Customer Service & Retention: Demonstrate concern for satisfying external and/or internal customers.
• Strategic Thinking & Vision: Anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Manages Effective Teams & Work Groups: Leads others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others; able to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and characteristics.
• Holds Others Accountable: Takes responsibility for one’s direct reports’ performance by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring constructive feedback and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Business Management, or a related field
• Required: 5 years of equivalent experience in greenhouse management or related fields, landscaping, garden centers, and nurseries
• Required: Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with inventory systems

We honor our core values and expect our employees to as well. They are work hard, take pride in your work, be optimistic and respectful, show commitment, and continually grow.

We invite individuals who think like we do and will position us for major organizational growth to apply today. Join us in revolutionizing the green industry!

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Come change the planet with us!

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000