Assistant Store Manager

Moon Valley Nurseries; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking a management-level leader to oversee a full-service retail nursery operation in Naples, FL. You will own operations or customer service duties, ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment, and drive outstanding service while managing policies, audits, and staff development.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in retail operations with supervisory experience, strong HR/sales fundamentals, and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail operations.
• 1+ year in a supervisory/lead role.
• Experience in retail, nursery, landscaping, or related environment preferred.
• Solid management skills with HR & sales fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a full-service MVN retail nursery operation (Store).
• Own assigned Operations or Customer Service duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure outstanding customer service and a safe, clean environment.
• Maintain store policies, conduct staff meetings, store walk-throughs and audits.

Skills

Retail operations

Supervisory/leadership

HR & sales fundamentals

Sales & operations planning

Customer relations

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Decision making & problem solving

Team leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

BS or equivalent experience

Tools

POS systems

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Details

Level: ManagementJob Location: Naples, FL 34109Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00Salary Travel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: Open Availability Day ShiftJob Category: ManagementJob Summary

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Helping oversee and manage a full service MVN retail nursery operation (Store).
• Owning their assigned “Operations” or “Customer Service” duties and responsibilities.
• Assisting to ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a safe, clean, friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every guest, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of customer service.
• Assisting to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures through regular store management and staff meetings, store walk-through and audits, etc.
• Training and developing store management in all aspects of the business, and directing and monitoring training and development of store personnel.
• Assisting in controlling loss, shrinkage, waste, variable expenses, payroll and employee turnover.
• Helping to ensure appropriate merchandise stock levels, merchandise adjacencies and presentations, signage, and assortment in all areas of the nursery.
• Reviewing store trends and recommending and initiating changes for maximizing goals and objectives.
• Meeting sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring and providing feedback to sales staff.
• Helping to oversee and participating in the sales transactions of the store, including counter and phone sales, as well as overseeing product installation/delivery.
• Ensuring the protection and proper use of all store assets, including inventory, equipment and facilities.
• Assisting to oversee administrative functions including POS transactions, warranty issues, etc.
• Assisting to maintain outstanding store conditions and visual merchandising standards.
• Proposing innovative ideas to increase market share to Marketing and Sr. Management.
• Helping deal with all issues that arise from employee or customers (complaints, grievances, etc.)
• Being a shining example of good behavior and high performance and local face of MVN.
• Conducting or overseeing all safety training including, heat, vehicle, pesticide safety, etc.
• Assisting to oversee logistics/customer service.
• Performing other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in retail operations.
• At least 1 year in supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in a retail, nursery, landscaping, or related environment preferred.
• Solid management skills along with a basic understanding of HR and sales fundamentals.
• Understanding of sales and operations planning process, demand forecasting and marketing.
• Excellent customer relation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed and motivated, and able to act in an entrepreneurial fashion.
• Ability to work independently to complete specific tasks and meet inflexible deadlines.
• Ability to collect information/facts, draw valid conclusions, and effectively resolve concerns/conflicts
• Aptitude in decision‑making and problem solving.
• Ability to work well with others and be a leader.
• Basic computer skills including experience with POS systems, and MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and follow through.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects/activities simultaneously.

Education

BS or the equivalent experience

Physical requirements/Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.

OTHER

Subject to MVR and criminal background check (In accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations)

About Us

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America, and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.