Job description

Garden Center Nursery Sales Manager - Retail Team & Sales Management

Our Midwestern roots run deep. Founded in 1974, Lanoha Nurseries is one of the largest family-owned & operated Nursery, Garden Center, and Landscape Construction & Design Firm in the Midwest. With over 700 acres in nursery production, our team cultivates, maintains, and installs the largest selection of homegrown trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals throughout the Metro. Regardless of project scale, our professional Landscape Design and Construction teams have both the ability and passion to turn your ideas into your ideal outdoor space. Lanoha is an industry leader with nearly 50 years serving our community. We are seeking career-minded individuals to join our team.

Lanoha Nurseries is in search of a motivated individual that is seeking professional and personal growth in a take-charge environment. The Role of the Nursery Sales Manager will provide customer service and team support, and generate increased store sales in our Hardy Plant Material Department consisting of homegrown trees, perennials, and shrubs. The qualified candidate must possess leadership experience in retail sales, surpassing goals, team building, and excellent communication skills. Strong computer skills, horticultural knowledge, and landscape industry experience is a must.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-year degree (preferred)
• Certifications in Landscape (preferred)
• Progressive leadership roles in retail sales
• Leadership experience that includes team building, mentoring, sales training
• Must be a self-motivated, team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible with schedule – availability to work evening and weekends
• Time-management, cross department collaboration, and organizational skills in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment year-round, must enjoy working outdoors and with plants

Responsibilities

• Provide superior and professional customer service and real time problem resolutions
• Drive sales and profitability through proper merchandising and product presentation
• Drive sales and profitability through effective team building, training, and mentoring sales associates
• Vendor relations, merchandising, and projecting show floor stocking needs
• Managing and mentoring direct reports

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Energetic, focused a creative work environment
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Employee Discount at Garden Center

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• This is an on-site position. Hours vary based on the needs of the garden center customers, peak spring & summer seasons, and the team that this position supports. Including evenings and weekends. Does this location and hours align with your job seeking goals?
• This position heavily relies on a retail sales leader with horticultural, gardening, and landscaping experience. Please describe your experience with horticulture, gardening, and landscaping.

Experience:

• Retail management: 1 year (Required)
• Landscaping: 1 year (Required)
• Retail sales: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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