What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Manager position at Western Ohio True Value Hardware?
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Garden Center Manager to lead our team in providing exceptional customer service and product knowledge in our garden center. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in horticulture, sales, and landscape maintenance, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. As the Garden Center Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for our customers.
Duties
- Manage the daily operations of the garden center, including inventory management and merchandising.
- Collaborate with the sales team to develop strategies that drive sales and enhance customer engagement.
- Provide expert advice on plant care, lawn care, and landscape maintenance to customers.
- Utilize POS systems for transactions and customer service.
- Train and mentor staff on product knowledge, customer service techniques, and operational procedures.
- Ensure the garden center is well-organized, clean, and visually appealing to customers.
- Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Address customer inquiries and resolve any issues promptly to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Make sure all plants maintain being watered including scheduling others to water on days you are not there.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in retail management or a similar role within the horticulture or garden industry. Minimum of 5 years of Horticulture experience or education required.
- Strong sales skills with a track record of achieving sales targets.
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance practices and lawn care techniques.
- Proficient in using POS systems and computers for retail operations.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Strong customer service orientation with a passion for helping others succeed in their gardening endeavors.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Join our team as a Garden Center Manager where you can make a significant impact on our customers' gardening experiences while leading a dedicated team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Troy, OH 45373: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20