Garden Center GM: Lead Retail & Wholesale Growth

Gardens Alive Inc; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardens Alive Inc. in Williston, VT seeks a General Manager to lead our largest garden center and flagship retail location, including a substantial wholesale business.

You will own sales, profitability, talent, merchandising, customer experience, and long-term growth, partnering with Retail and Home Office teams. This role uses data, customer insights, and sound judgment to set priorities, turn strategy into action, and manage seasonal demands with a focus on strong team performance and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in a high-volume retail environment.
• Garden center, nursery, horticulture, or related experience.
• Ability to analyze performance and translate insights into action.
• Strong merchandising, customer service, and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and business reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Williston location to achieve sales, margin, and growth targets.
• Develop leaders and sustain a high-performing team.
• Oversee merchandising, inventory, staffing, and customer experience.
• Collaborate with Retail and Home Office on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Retail operations

Merchandising

Financial analysis

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft 365

Business reporting systems

Job description

Gardens Alive Inc. in Williston, VT seeks a General Manager to lead our largest garden center and flagship retail location, including a substantial wholesale business.

You will own sales, profitability, talent, merchandising, customer experience, and long-term growth, partnering with Retail and Home Office teams. This role uses data, customer insights, and sound judgment to set priorities, turn strategy into action, and manage seasonal demands with a focus on strong team performance and