What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Manager position at Garden State Growers?
Job Overview:
We’re looking for a plant-loving Garden Center Manager to take care of our plant shop. You’ll be in charge of keeping the garden center stocked with plants ordered from our greenhouse and making sure everything looks great. If you love plants, enjoy chatting with people, and want to be part of a small, laid-back team, we’d love to meet you!
What You’ll Do:
- Manage Plant Orders: You’ll be in touch with our greenhouse to order fresh plants and seasonal flowers. Keep track of what we have in stock and know when to reorder.
- Plant Care: Make sure our plants stay healthy and looking good! You’ll water and care for the plants so they’re ready to go home with our customers.
- Customer Service: Help customers pick out the perfect plants, give gardening advice, and answer any questions they have. You’ll be the friendly face that makes everyone feel welcome, whether they’re seasoned gardeners or beginners.
- Keep the Garden Center Tidy: Keep the place looking neat, organized, and inviting. From arranging the plants to cleaning up, you’ll make sure everything’s in tip-top shape.
- Handle Sales: Ring up purchases, manage the register, and keep track of sales.
What We’re Looking For:
- A love for plants and gardening! You don’t have to be a gardening expert, but we’re looking for someone who enjoys working with plants and is excited to learn more.
- Previous experience in retail or customer service. Garden center experience is a plus.
- Friendly, approachable, and ready to make customers feel at home.
- Organized and able to keep track of orders and plant care.
- Comfortable working in a small, laid-back environment where everyone chips in.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to push and pull racks.
- Willingness to spend time outside, regardless of the weather.
- Flexibility to move around, bend, and be on your feet throughout the day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Flemington, NJ 08822 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Flemington, NJ 08822: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20
