Nursery Buyer

Logan Trading Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Trading Company in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Nursery Buyer to optimize the quality and variety of nursery goods at the main Logan’s location in coordination with Green Goods leads across stores. You will research, select and purchase plant material, process orders, negotiate with vendors, track orders and manage nursery inventory.

The role requires strong analytical and negotiating skills to secure best prices within budget, close collaboration with accounting, inventory and management

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of nursery/perennials’ growing environment and care needs.
• Proven experience as a garden center buyer.
• Knowledge of sales and marketing principles.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Demonstrated ability to set department objectives and take steps toward achieving them.
• Ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments to achieve organizational goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and retail POS system.
• Demonstrate excellent communication in English with guests and employees.

Responsibilities

• Be an ambassador for Logan's by providing excellent customer service that makes guests feel welcome.
• Source high-quality plant material to purchase the best possible product for our guests.
• Develop and maintain relationships with supply vendors, negotiating terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our company.
• Oversee deliveries, receiving, processing, pricing, and storage of green goods.
• Ensure maximum quality and availability of merchandise by maintaining inventories and communicating with other departments as to inventory availability to ensure efficient ordering.
• Ensure all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability.
• Address customer inquiries promptly and professionally and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain awareness of market trends in the green industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing.
• Communicate reliably with other departments regarding administration, inventory availability and merchandising (accounting, inventory, annuals, human resources, etc.)

Skills

Nursery knowledge

Garden center buyer experience

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

POS system

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

SUMMARY

Optimize the quality and variety of nursery goods sold at the main Logan’s location, in cooperation with the Green Goods leads at other Logan’s stores.

To be successful in this role, the Nursery Buyer will research, select and purchase quality products and materials, process purchase orders, negotiate with supply vendors, track orders, develop and maintain the nursery inventory, ensure quality and act as the liaison between the accounting, inventory, and management teams. The individual will partner with the team supervisor to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand. The Nursery Buyer should be analytical and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be an ambassador for Logan's by providing excellent customer service that makes guests feel welcome.
• Source high-quality plant material to purchase the best possible product for our guests.
• Develop and maintain relationships with supply vendors, negotiating terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our company.
• Oversee deliveries, receiving, processing, pricing, and storage of green goods.
• Ensure maximum quality and availability of merchandise by maintaining inventories and communicating with other departments as to inventory availability to ensure efficient ordering.
• Ensure all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability.
• Address customer inquiries promptly and professionally and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain awareness of market trends in the green industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing.
• Communicate reliably with other departments regarding administration, inventory availability and merchandising (accounting, inventory, annuals, human resources, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive knowledge of nursery/perennials’ growing environment and care needs
• Proven experience as a garden center buyer.
• Knowledge of sales and marketing principles.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Demonstrated ability to set department objectives and take measured steps toward the achievement of each one.
• Ability to stay focused on priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take ownership in collaborating with other departments to achieve organizational goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and retail point of sales system.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in English and professional interactions with guests and employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Employee must frequently stand for long periods and in all weather conditions
• This position requires the ability to regularly lift products and supplies, up to 25 pounds
• The employee must have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and be able to maneuver between display tables

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Outdoor position, unless temporarily assisting in another department. Hydration and sun-protection are encouraged.

SCHEDULE

• Peak Season (March – June; October – December): 40-45 hours per week
• Off Season: 40 hours per week
• Saturdays are required. Employee will be scheduled up to 40 hours, between 9a-6p, 5 days each week, Monday-Saturday.

TRAVEL

Occasional travel may be expected for this position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver’s License
• Clean driving record
• Background check will be done on all hires