Garden Center Retail Manager — Flexible, Hands-On Leader

People Plus, Inc; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

People Plus, Inc is seeking a hands-on Retail Manager for a Lawn & Garden Center. The role leads day-to-day operations, drives sales, and manages a small team, including peak-season staffing and scheduling.

The position is temp-to-hire with a starting salary of $45,000–$50,000 per year, offering a flexible schedule including weekends and seasonal peaks. Located in Kentucky, the role requires leadership and a strong focus on profitability.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience is required.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective systems and processes.
• Sales-focused mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for increased profit.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily retail operations and ensure the facility runs efficiently.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and manage employees.
• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to the team.
• Develop and implement systems to improve productivity, organization, and profitability.
• Direct and delegate employees based on daily shop and property needs.
• Monitor sales and identify opportunities to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee merchandising, product displays, inventory presentation, and overall store appearance.
• Assist with marketing initiatives and promotional efforts to increase customer traffic and sales.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication

Sales mindset

Job description

People Plus, Inc is seeking a hands-on Retail Manager for a Lawn & Garden Center. The role leads day-to-day operations, drives sales, and manages a small team, including peak-season staffing and scheduling.

The position is temp-to-hire with a starting salary of $45,000–$50,000 per year, offering a flexible schedule including weekends and seasonal peaks. Located in Kentucky, the role requires leadership and a strong focus on profitability.