Operations - Area Lot Manager

Position: Assistant Area Lot Manager Reports to: Director of Operations   Location: Milwaukee, WI   Type: Non-exempt Summary: The Assistant Area Lot Manager will assist the Area Lot Managers to oversee and coordinate the outdoor selling area for multiple retail locations to integrate merchandising of nursery, annuals/perennials, outdoor living, and bagged goods. They will support the staff on the implementation of the planned merchandising techniques, plant maintenance, inventory, safety, and customer service. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Personally support the development of a culture that understands, demonstrates, and is passionate about the vision, mission, and values of the organization. Assist customers with plant selection including proper care and maintenance throughout all seasons. Coach associates on visual selling, customer service, and safety. Support the communication the store associates the upcoming changes and ensure uniformity across all retail locations. Follow up and assist the locations as needed during regular store visits. Assist with weekly retail audits covering the outdoor sales area presentation, inventory levels, current advertising, plant maintenance, and communicate observations to retail management. Collaborate and exchange ideas in order to maintain expected standards. Build strong relationships with all levels of internal and external resources. Create and maintain a professional garden center look throughout the exterior landscaping. Assist with necessary outdoor maintenance repairs and/or improvements. Support the setup of new/renovated retail locations. Employment Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. 1-2 years of Horticulture experience preferred. Minimum 1 year of verifiable management experience. Proven ability to support complex projects, communicate effectively, and help lead team results through education, communication and motivation of both direct and indirect reports. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with a team under minimal supervision. Proactive communicator with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels internally and externally. Carpentry and maintenance skills preferred. Must be or plan to be forklift certified within 3 months. Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a clean driving record. Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; reach with hands and arms; walk and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.