Assistant Manager - Garden Center

DAN AND JERRYS GREENHOUSE LLC; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

DAN AND JERRYS GREENHOUSE LLC in Monticello, MN is seeking a seasonal Assistant Manager for 30–40 hours per week through December 15, with a restart in March, requiring flexibility for evenings and weekends in a garden-center setting.

The role is hands-on, overseeing staff, assisting customers, merchandising, scheduling, training, and POS duties to support profitable operations and outstanding service. Outdoor work experience and reliable communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in horticulture or plants preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and execute merchandising plans to increase sales.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and overseeing daily tasks and schedules.
• Interview, train, coach, and discipline staff as needed.
• Manage cash register operations and keep the cash area organized.
• Maintain plant displays, water plants, and coordinate watering schedule.
• Support store merchandising, promotions, and events.
• Fill in as Store Manager in absence and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service

Team leadership

Merchandising

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:Please note: This is a seasonal position, working 30-40 hours a week starting now-December 15th (when the Garden Center closes) and will begin again in March when the Garden Center reopens for the spring. Flexibility in schedule-including evening and weekends- is required.The Assistant Manager is hands-on management of the garden center and its staff in such a way that outstanding quality and customer service are kept to a high standard. Assist customers in finding all the products they need to produce a beautiful garden/landscape. Ensure excellent merchandising of all product lines. Assist with the monitoring of sales and inventory. Develop and implement plans to improve and grow the garden center. To obtain profitable results through proper and effective management of sales staff, enforcing floor and operational functions and ensuring customer satisfaction.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (comprehensive, but not limited to):Assist with creating, implement, and oversee all daily tasksAssist in the interviewing, training, coaching, appraising, rewarding and disciplining of employeesWrites the work schedule for all employeesActively seek out ways that the customer can be better servedKnow all register functions and be able to perform these functions correctly and efficientlyKeep cash area clean, organized and stocked with all proper forms and documents and all other supplies necessary to process salesPerform daily opening and/or closing register proceduresResponsible for learning the sun/shade and watering requirements for all plant productsBe aware of all current sales and/or promotionsKnow the product we carry and what items can be cross-sold with that productAssist with watering plants and coordinate the watering scheduleStraighten and consolidate plant product, keeping displays full, neat and cleanAssist in visual merchandisingAssist with promotional eventsAssist with holiday porch pot classesEnsure opening and closing procedures are done correctlyAssist with the general maintenance of the store, both inside and outsideComplete the duties and responsibilities of the Store Manager in his/her absenceAble to work a flexible work scheduleEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Previous management experience a plusAn interest in plants or experience in horticultureAbility to develop, plan and execute a merchandising plan to increase salesEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or GED.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:Possesses a high level of written and oral communication skills.Ability to be self motivated and work independently in a fast passed outdoor environment.Strong personal presence with excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.Individuals should have a neat appearance and be polite and trustworthy.Be organized and detail oriented.Must have the ability to work well with others.Demonstrates a strong work ethic, flexible with work hours, and willing to be available when necessary.Does what it takes to get the job done.The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience may provide necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform occasional to continuous repetitive motion while walking, standing, sitting, distinguishing colors, lifting, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT / TRAVEL:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically, those in this or comparable roles will spend most of their time working side-by-side employees in an outdoor garden center environment with few physical hazards. The business is seasonal, and environments can at times be cold, hot, and/or humid.