Greenhouse Department Manager

Esbenshades; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Esbenshade's Greenhouse Department Manager in Fleetwood, PA leads daily greenhouse operations, improves customer service and ensures high standards for plant care and merchandising. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of annuals, seasonal flowers, houseplants and related products, and the ability to manage inventory, safety and staff performance.

The ideal candidate will drive profitability while maintaining a welcoming, customer-focused shopping experience in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Greenhouse, horticulture, garden center, or closely related retail experience is required; management experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of annuals, seasonal flowers, houseplants and related greenhouse products.
• Simple computer experience or willingness to learn retail and inventory systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations within the Greenhouse Department, including staffing, merchandising, cleanliness, safety, customer service, plant care and sales performance.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe greenhouse environment and ensure safety rules are followed.
• Oversee inventory, labor and expenses to support a profitable department.
• Train, coach and supervise department associates and communicate with customers and management.
• Attend meetings, support department knowledge and skills development, and provide cross-coverage as needed.
• Support display creation and attractive selling areas throughout the greenhouse.

Skills

Greenhouse knowledge

Management experience

Customer service

Team leadership

Merchandising

Inventory control

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description: Greenhouse Department Manager - Fleetwood

Greenhouse Department Manager - Fleetwood

Position Title

Greenhouse Department Manager

Department

Retail Greenhouse Department

Reports To

Store Manager

Classification

Permanent, Full-Time

Location

Fleetwood, PA

Job Type

Full-Time, In Person

Experience Requirement

Greenhouse, horticulture, garden center, or closely related retail experience is required; management experience is preferred.

About Esbenshade's

Esbenshade's is more than a garden center. We are a family-owned business with deep roots, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for helping things grow. For more than 60 years, we have built our reputation on innovation, exceptional customer service and lasting vendor partnerships.

We are proud of a culture that values hard work, creativity, collaboration and family. As we continue to grow, we are looking for leaders who want to make an impact while staying grounded in the values that define us.

Job Summary

The Greenhouse Department Manager is responsible for the day-to-day direction of the Greenhouse Department at the Fleetwood retail location. This role oversees greenhouse operations, customer service, merchandising, plant care, inventory, labor, expenses, safety and team leadership to support a clean, attractive, profitable and customer-focused department.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of annuals, seasonal flowers, houseplants and related greenhouse products, along with a hands-on leadership style and a desire to continually build product knowledge. This position requires a customer-first approach and the ability to lead employees in a fast-paced, seasonal retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Department Management

• Manage daily operations within the Greenhouse Department, including staffing, merchandising, cleanliness, safety, customer service, plant care and sales performance.
• Take responsibility for general cleanup, maintenance and presentation of greenhouse areas, including display tables, walkways, selling areas and customer shopping spaces.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe greenhouse environment, carefully monitoring for hazards and ensuring employees follow safety rules and exercise caution in all activities.
• Manage department inventory, sales, labor and expenses to support a profitable department.
• Assist with unloading delivery trucks, restocking tables and organizing product flow throughout the department.
• Partner with store leadership, buyers, vendors and other departments to support store operations and customer service.
• Directly supervise Greenhouse Department associates.
• Train, manage, schedule, coach and support department employees to maintain strong service, productivity, accountability and plant-care standards.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, employees, vendors and management.
• Attend employee meetings and training sessions and support ongoing department knowledge and skill development.
• Provide cross-coverage and support in other departments as needed.

Plant Care, Merchandising and Product Knowledge

• Ensure plant material is maintained so it is healthy, attractive and ready for retail sale, including watering, cleaning, deadheading, pest scouting and general maintenance.
• Oversee and support the creation of attractive, creative and properly maintained selling displays throughout the greenhouse area.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate reordering needs to buyers or store leadership to maintain appropriate product availability.
• Maintain knowledge of weekly sales items throughout the Greenhouse Department and keep cashiers and team members updated on in-store and advertise specials.
• Scout for pests and diseases on plant material and communicate concerns promptly so they can be addressed appropriately.
• Continually seek out knowledge of annuals, seasonal flowers, houseplants and related products to better serve customers and support the department.

Customer Experience

• Provide polite, prompt, energetic, enthusiastic and courteous service to every customer.
• Approach customers with a smile and positive attitude, offer assistance as needed, answer questions politely and follow up when additional information is needed.
• Use strong product knowledge and communication skills to suggest helpful solutions, product tie-ins and add-on sales.
• Support Esbenshade's Customer Loyalty Card Program and help customers understand available benefits.
• Do everything possible to provide customers with a positive, successful shopping experience that encourages them to return.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of annuals, seasonal flowers, houseplants and greenhouse retail products is preferred.
• Greenhouse, horticulture, garden center, or closely related retail experience is required; management experience is preferred.
• Ability to provide friendly, patient and helpful customer service while leading others to do the same.
• Tactful, cheerful, sincere, polite, honest, encouraging and accommodating approach with customers and team members.
• Ability to solve problems, make decisions and provide helpful suggestions to customers and employees.
• Ability to move and set up displays, maintain greenhouse areas, restock product and support hands-on department work.
• High level of initiative, strong work and personal ethics and a desire for excellence.
• Simple computer experience or willingness to learn retail and inventory systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Work Schedule and Physical Requirements

• Full-time schedule with availability Monday through Saturday; Esbenshade's is closed on Sundays, although some Sunday plant care may be required.
• Willingness to work evenings, typically one to three per week during the spring busy season or as business needs require.
• Most Saturdays are required, with additional Saturday availability expected during peak seasons.
• Some holidays and peak retail event weeks are required, including Easter weekend, Mother's Day weekend, Memorial Day, Black Friday and other high-volume periods as needed.
• Overtime may be required during the busy spring season and other peak periods.
• Ability to open and close the store when scheduled.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for long periods of time, including 8- to 10-hour shifts and occasional longer shifts during peak seasons.
• Ability to work in greenhouse and retail conditions, including dust, heat, cold, rain, snow and high humidity.
• Ability to commute or relocate to Fleetwood, PA before starting work is required.
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

Esbenshade's is an equal opportunity employer. We value teamwork, respect and a positive work environment, and we welcome qualified candidates who are excited to contribute to our continued growth.