Department Lead - Live Goods Lead

Stein Garden Centers, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stein Garden Centers, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Department Lead- Live Goods to partner with store management in delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will lead the live goods team, drive MVV execution, and develop associates while maintaining high standards of service.

You should bring leadership, strong communication, and a passion for horticulture. Preference given to those with POS and computer skills and the ability to train staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for horticulture, yard/home décor, and seasonal merchandise.
• Leadership qualities with approachable, confident and knowledgeable demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to train and develop sales associates.
• Time management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt and change based on situations.
• Ability to interpret documents such as reports and manuals.
• Horticulture knowledge preferred; familiar with relevant software (POS etc.).
• PC skills and familiarity with POS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage customers to provide an exceptional experience and maintain high service standards.
• Train and coach associates to ensure consistent customer experiences.
• Adapt management style per situation to achieve results.
• Foster a respectful, collaborative work environment.
• Efficiently manage staff to sustain outstanding customer service.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and proper merchandising.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and up-to-date signage.
• Operate POS and computer systems for transactions and sign creation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training & Development

Time Management

Organization

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Document Interpretation

Horticulture Knowledge (Preferred)

POS Systems / PC Skills (Preferred)

Tools

POS Systems

Computer Skills

Job description

Position: Department Lead- Live Goods

Reports to: Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Type: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Department Lead assists and partners with the management team to provide the leadership, enthusiasm and integrity to drive the company’s Mission, Vision and Values. The Department Lead will help in the execution of the MVV, be results driven, and help to ensure team development while providing an exceptional customer experience. The Department Lead should be friendly, positive, and helpful; as well as, team oriented while showing respect for all team members and customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Ensure that each customer receives an exceptional customer experience by providing a friendly, helpful environment which includes greeting and engaging every customer, maintaining outstanding standards, demonstrating solid product knowledge and meeting all other components of the company’s customer service guidelines.
• In conjunction with management, train and coach associates in all aspects of the business to ensure they have the skills and product knowledge to provide a consistent, exceptional customer experience.
• Adapt management style and approach to a specific situation in order to achieve desired results.
• Foster a respectful work environment for all associates.
• Efficiently manage staff to maintain exceptional customer experience.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment that includes fixtures, shelves, backroom, bathroom, and sales floor according to company policies.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures through management; including but not limited to a clean uniform following company dress code.
• Ensure appropriate merchandise stock levels, merchandise quality and presentation. Ensure signage is current and displayed properly.
• Ensure accurate product inventory including appropriate on‑hand counts and timely receipt of goods.
• Ability to use and understand POS system and computer systems; including but not limited to cash management, opening and closing tills, appropriate markdowns, customer returns and sign creation.

Job Requirements: Candidates must have a passion for horticulture, yard/home décor, and seasonal merchandise.

• Exceptional leadership qualities, while remaining approachable, confident and knowledgeable.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and develop sales associates.
• Possess time‑management skills and multi‑tasking abilities.
• Great organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Possess the ability to adapt and change based upon specific situations.
• Ability to interpret documents such as reports, training materials, operations manual, and other documents.
• Horticulture knowledge (Preferred).
• Skills in operating personal computers, POS systems, and various software packages (Preferred).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate 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 associate is frequently required to sit and stand; reach with hands and arms; walk and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 3 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.