Garden Center Manager - Edgewater, MD

Ace Hardware Corporation; Edgewater (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation is looking for a Garden Center Manager in Edgewater, Maryland, responsible for daily operations and achieving sales targets. The role includes managing expenses, stock levels, and ensuring excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sales management and inventory control. Join a family-owned business known for its commitment to problem-solving and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to manage sales quotas and execute on goals.
• Experience in maximizing sales and managing expenses.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Garden Center.
• Ensure optimal stock levels and merchandising.
• Collaborate with the managing partner during the off-season.

Skills

Sales management

Customer service

Inventory management

Job description

The Garden Center Manager is responsible for the complete day-to-day operations of the Garden Center during the months when the Garden Center is open. The Garden Center Manager must be able to obtain a Sales Quota with goals and execution to buy, train, and execute to achieve these goals.

They are responsible for maximizing store sales and profitability, along with managing expenses while ensuring that the store and garden center are both optimally stocked and merchandised and that all customers are provided with excellent customer service. As part of management they continually contribute to the growth and development of the management team and store associates. During off season they will work alongside the Managing Partner to manage the complete day-to-day operations of the Costello’s Ace Hardware store.

Live the Costello’s Vision “To be recognized in the communities we serve, as the most helpful, friendly problem solvers on the planet.”

Company Introduction

Founded by Vincent Costello in 1973 on the principles of problem-solving, building great relationships, and continuous growth and improvement, Costello’s is one of the largest family-owned hardware store chains in the United States. Six of Vinnie’s ten children are now caretakers of the brand he worked so hard to build. Costello’s operates 57 stores in 5 states comprised of 47 Ace Hardware locations through New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, “East Islip Paint” in NY, “Suburban Paint & Commercial Supply” in Maryland, “Tri County Hearth & Patio” in Maryland, “Courtland Fireside Hearth & Spa” in Maryland, “Costello’s Hearth & Spa” in NY, as well as nine hearth/spa showrooms in select hardware stores. The company’s mission is to grow on the strength of great products, essential services, superior knowledge, and treating everyone like family. For more information about Costello’s, visit www.costellosace.com.