Nursery Department Leader/Manager - Retail Garden Center

Full-time Highland Gardens III Camp Hill, PA

Highland Gardens is a family-owned, independent garden center that has been serving the central Pennsylvania community for nearly 70 years! We are seeking an experienced nursery manager to run and operate our tree & shrub department.

The nursery manager is fully responsible for overseeing and performing all of the general functions of the nursery including, but not limited to:

Ensuring exemplary customer service is provided to all of our customers(!!!)
Organization and display of plants, keeping displays fresh and relative to the different seasons.
Care and maintenance of plants including watering, pruning, spacing, etc. as well as the upkeep of the nursery grounds.
Assist and oversee the unloading of plant material in a safe and timely manner
Assist in the ordering of trees and shrubs, oversee inventory procedures, and that all plant material is tagged, priced and displayed with proper signage
Keep up to date with new plant varieties and current industry trends. Offer input for future growth, product lines, improvements, etc.
Plan, organize and execute the daily functions of the nursery; leading, training and supervising of other nursery team members.
Communicate & coordinate with the other department leaders in the overall operations of the garden center.

Our Nursery Manager must possess:

A positive, upbeat attitude, the ability to lead others, and a passion for excellence!
A passion for plants and our industry and the desire to share that passion with our customers and the community.
Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy talking to and assisting customers.
Strong communication skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy.
A strong work ethic and the integrity to lead by example.
The desire to provide support and training to support other team members’ growth and development.
Previous leadership experience in the garden center or nursery industry.

Job Requirements:

At least 3-5 years of experience in the garden center/nursery industry, with previous leadership experience preferred, or the desire to build upon your experience and become a leader in our field.
Strong plant knowledge, especially of trees and shrubs, including identification, culture, and care.
All-around knowledge of general gardening including planting, soils, amendments, fertilizers, sprays, etc.
The ability to lead others effectively, to help support a positive, uplifting culture in coordination with our company’s standards and values.
Willingness to work weekends, and some evenings. Some holidays are also required.
Willingness to work some long hours and overtime when necessary
The ability to move and lift heavy material repeatedly, and to be on your feet & moving for long periods of time and in all weather conditions.

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Benefits include: (upon eligibility)

Paid vacation;
Employer matched 401k
Profit sharing/bonus
The opportunity to work in an amazing environment with amazing people!! :)

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