Nursery Manager

Strader's Garden Centers; Powell (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Strader's Garden Centers in Powell, OH is seeking a hands-on Nursery Manager to lead daily nursery operations, develop staff, and help customers select and care for plants.

You will oversee plant health, merchandising, inventory, and department presentation while partnering with leadership on seasonal transitions and sales initiatives. This role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a nursery, greenhouse, or garden center.
• Solid plant knowledge and nursery operations understanding.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather, lift 25–75 lb, and stay active.
• Weekend availability and seasonal peak period flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily nursery operations, assign tasks, and maintain standards.
• Train, coach, and support staff to deliver plant care and service.
• Oversee plant care: watering, pruning, fertilization, inventory health.
• Keep displays clean, organized, stocked, and accurately signed.
• Monitor inventory, assist with ordering, and manage shipments.
• Help customers select trees, shrubs, perennials, and nursery products.
• Assist customers with loading products as needed.
• Maintain safety standards and proper equipment upkeep.
• Collaborate with leadership on seasonal transitions and sales.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Weekend availability

Customer service

Job description

Bring your plant knowledge and leadership skills to a hands-on Nursery Manager role. Lead daily nursery department operations, support and develop staff, and help customers select and care for plants. You will oversee plant health, merchandising, inventory, and department presentation while working closely with leadership to support sales and seasonal transitions. This team-oriented environment values quality, customer service, and the opportunity to shape a growing nursery department.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily nursery operations, assign tasks, and maintain team productivity and department standards.
• Train, coach, and support nursery staff to deliver consistent plant care and customer service.
• Oversee watering, pruning, fertilization, and other plant care practices to maintain healthy inventory.
• Keep nursery displays and sales areas clean, organized, stocked, and visually appealing, with accurate pricing and signage.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist with ordering, and manage incoming shipments.
• Help customers select trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and nursery products, and provide plant care guidance.
• Assist customers with loading products as needed.
• Maintain safety standards and ensure equipment and work areas are properly maintained.
• Partner with leadership on seasonal transitions, sales initiatives, and department performance.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a nursery, greenhouse, garden center, or horticultural setting.
• Strong knowledge of plants, nursery operations, and plant care practices.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, lift 25–75 pounds, and remain active throughout the workday.
• Availability to work weekends and seasonal peak business periods.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing nursery department and make a visible impact on its presentation and success.
• Hands-on, active work in a team-oriented environment focused on quality and customer service.