Assistant Greenhouse Manager Job at Executive Directions & Pinnacle Int'l, South Bend, IN

Ynl1UitEQUZsQ29YekpyS0k5bXNyYTlVeEE9PQ==
  • Executive Directions & Pinnacle Int'l
  • South Bend, IN

Job Description

Our client, grower/retailer/wholesaler of Spring annuals and perennials, Fall mums and Christmas poinsettias and trees, is seeking an Assistant Greenhouse Manager with excellent long-term potential for growth/succession.

The Role :

  • Full time, permanent position

  • Normal hours: 8AM – 6PM six to seven days a week; 7 days a week during the busy season (end of April to mid June). Closed on Christmas and Easter Sunday. Open July 4 th and Memorial Day.

  • Will learn all aspects of the operations including:

    • POS system

    • Inventory

    • Product categories

    • Purchasing

    • Employee scheduling

    • Finance

    • Nursery operation

    • Retail operations

    • All daily policies, practices and procedures

Responsibilities :

  • Function as a layer of management over retail sales. Come up to speed on all merchandising, labels, categories and POS systems.

  • Learn the wholesale side of the business working with the current Administrative Assistant, including fundraising, pricing and orders.

  • Come up to speed on material (pots, trees, seeds, liners) ordering.

  • Act as a de facto HR person on employee scheduling, ensuring time, attendance, and workplace coverage.

  • Come up to speed on finance programs including QuickBooks, bank reconciliation, Excel spreadsheets, and POS system/cash deposits.

  • Manage nursery stock (trees and shrubs) ordering.

  • Build a positive working relationship with the Head Grower and their team.

  • Maintain and improve on the Fall Mum Program in September.

  • First Year Goals & Objectives :

    • Review and oversee deposits and review bank reconciliations.

    • Review and make suggestions to improve on the POS systems.

    • Review and make suggestions to improve on inventory control procedures.

    • Staff development: Recruit, invest, train, and develop personnel for leadership and other opportunities.

    • Work with Retail Manager to ensure proper business focus and review ideas for new business growth and improving the retail operation.

    • Improve the bottom line for a "for profit business."

The ideal candidate :

  • 2 or 4 year technical degree in horticulture or equivalent

    • Highly desired, not required

  • Retail nursery/greenhouse operations background including running a sales area/garden center and experience in plant care.

  • Knowledge of a POS system is key.

  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment is a must.

  • Ability to take ownership in an autonomous work environment.

Compensation :

  • Base salary + bonus

    • Bonus depends on individual and company performance. No specific percentage target is typically offered.

  • Benefits:

    • Extra stipend ($3k) specifically for healthcare costs if individual does not have benefits already.

    • Owner is looking into an IRA plan very soon to have something else to offer.

    • PTO plan

      • 2 weeks; 90 day grace period

    • Employee discounts

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Sunday,

Similar Jobs

Galaxy Technology Hires LLC

Industrial Engineer Job at Galaxy Technology Hires LLC

 ...Industrial Engineer, Composites Texas Relocation Assistance Provided The Company Our clients mission is an end-to-end responsive space company on a mission to make space accessiblelaunching, landing, and operating anywhere, anytime. With small- to medium... 

WillScot

Area Fleet Maintenance Manager Job at WillScot

 ...authentic self. For more about WillScot and who we are, click here . Build your future with us! ABOUT THE JOB: The Area Fleet Maintenance Manager is responsible for oversight of all rolling stock maintenance management and execution across a large geographic area in... 

Compass Group

FOOD TRANSPORTER/DELIVERY DRIVER (ON CALL) Job at Compass Group

 ...We are hiring immediately for on call FOOD TRANSPORTER/DELIVERY DRIVER positions. Location : Ballad Health Bristol Regional Hospital - 1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620 Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : On-call ONLY; schedule will... 

Advanced Technical Staffing Solutions

Piping Designer Job at Advanced Technical Staffing Solutions

 ...ATSS has a client in Metairie or Lockport, La looking for a Piping Designer. Hybrid schedule is available for this role. POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a dedicated Piping Designer with at least 5 years of piping design experience within the shipbuilding industry... 

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Genetic Counseling Assistant- Oncology Full Time Job at Northwestern Memorial Hospital

 ...insurance ~ Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus ~ Paid time off and Holiday pay Description The Genetic Counseling Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance...