Position Description

How It Works

Manager Trainees will participate in a 11-week manager training course including classroom and on-the job training in areas such as:

Store Operations Human Resources Visual Merchandising Financials Operations Buying Horticulture Customer Service

Requirements

Do you have what it takes?

Has previous management, supervisory or college experience Has exceptional customer service skills Has excellent salesmanship Leadership is a MUST

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

What to look forward to!

Is an expert and brand ambassador for Pike Nurseries Has the ability to lead and mentor others Is able to connect with customers and provide expert product knowledge Monitors inventory control, including ordering and buying materials. Is responsible for taking ownership of Garden Center including, maintenance, watering, visual merchandising, marketing displays, and maintaining stock levels of product. Manages operations: POS, scheduling, and budgets Follows safe work practices and reports any unsafe working conditions to management and HR.

Other Skills, Abilities, & Qualifications

High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with poise, tact and diplomacy. Proven leadership Computer skills: Intermediate level of skill in Outlook and Excel. Point of Service Training Has the ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines. Has strong leadership and communication abilities to delegate efficiently. Has the ability to relate to, train and instruct others. Is able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time. Ability to multi-task.

Compensation

We have great benefits! (Benefits available to full-time associates)

Major medical, dental, vision and other group benefits Paid holidays and paid time off Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401k 30% Employee Discount Hourly rate is commensurate with experience