Garden Center Operations Lead

Esbenshade's Garden Centers; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Esbenshade's Garden Centers is looking for a Garden Center Department Manager for their Lititz location. This full-time position involves leading daily operations across multiple departments including gardening supplies, pottery, and patio furniture. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of horticulture and retail management, alongside excellent customer service skills.

The role demands a hands-on approach to staff training and maintaining inventory, ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. The position includes benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 5 years of retail garden center experience required.
• Management experience is mandatory.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Garden Center departments.
• Hire, train, and coach department team members.
• Deliver exceptional customer service in gardening and related areas.

Skills

Knowledge of gardening and horticulture

Leadership and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Retail garden center management experience

Tools

Retail management systems (e.g., Epicor)

Job description

Esbenshade's Garden Centers is looking for a Garden Center Department Manager for their Lititz location. This full-time position involves leading daily operations across multiple departments including gardening supplies, pottery, and patio furniture. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of horticulture and retail management, alongside excellent customer service skills.

The role demands a hands-on approach to staff training and maintaining inventory, ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. The position includes benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) plan.