Lawn & Garden/ Live Plants Department Manager

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA); Preston (ID); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

A regional farm supply co-op in Preston, Idaho, seeks a Lawn & Garden / Live Plants Department Manager. Responsibilities include managing inventory, providing sales training, and merchandising products. Candidates should hold a High School diploma with a preference for those having a 2-4 year college degree and retail experience. IFA offers a comprehensive benefits package including insurance and a 401(k) plan, making it an attractive opportunity for someone looking to grow in the retail sector.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-4 year college degree highly preferred.
• 2-4 years of retail and merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide training on category products to employees.
• Prepare inventory for sales promotions.
• Merchandise and price products.
• Secure return authorization for products to be returned to vendor.
• Merchandise and price all products in assigned product area.
• Stock shelves to proper merchandising levels.

Skills

Knowledge of lawn & garden and live plant products

Sales ability

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Staff training

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-4 year college degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lawn & Garden / Live Plants Department Manager

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) is a regional farm supply co‑op with diverse operations including feed production, agronomy services, and retail stores throughout the Intermountain West. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Lawn & Garden / Live Plants Department Manager in the IFA Country Store in Preston, Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Diverse knowledge and hands‑on experience with lawn & garden and live plant products
• Be conversant in and able to sell all products in the lawn & garden and live plant category and provide training to other IFA employees regarding category products
• Prepare inventory and department for sales promotions
• Secure return authorization for products to be returned to vendor
• Merchandise and price all products in assigned product area
• Stock shelves to proper merchandising levels

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required. 2‑4 year college degree highly preferred with 2‑4 years of retail and merchandising experience. Must be detail oriented, self‑motivated, and sales minded. Familiarity with computer systems and programs including Microsoft Word and Excel. Able to calculate discounts, percentages, and perform basic math functions. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. often during shift.

Benefits

IFA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, vision reimbursement plan, generous 401(k) matching, life insurance, long‑term disability, vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, employee discounts, and many other benefits. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Consumer Services

IFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer