Seasonal Territory Manager, Garden Center Merchandising

DAN & JERRYS GREENHOUSES); Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DAN & JERRY'S GREENHOUSES is seeking a Territory Manager to lead Garden Center Merchandisers and Regional teams across multiple store locations in the Monticello, MN area and beyond.

The role combines people leadership, merchandising, operations and planning, with up to 95% travel during the busy spring season. This seasonal position runs December through June and requires strong communication and coaching to drive sales and maintain plant health.

Qualifications

• Successful experience in retail or merchandising leadership.
• Garden Center experience or horticulture background.
• Merchandising experience.
• Experience performing interviews and managing a staff.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, coach and manage a team of Garden Center Merchandisers and Regional Garden Center Merchandisers.
• Hands-on leader; merchandises and maintains products in stores.
• Build trustworthy relationships with store managers and leadership through communication.
• Provide hands-on training on merchandising, safety, store operations, waste, handling, displays, and customer service.
• Travel regularly to garden centers in the territory; monitor inventory and plant quality.
• Hold regular meetings with store managers to review questions and sales.
• Ensure signage and proper POS placement in stores.
• Set up and reset garden center merchandise and displays, even in bad weather.
• Oversee sales data and plan resource allocation; review credit card expenses.
• Monitor performance and find ways to reduce waste and boost sales.
• Review sales data to prioritize visits and allocate resources.

Skills

Retail or merchandising leadership

Garden Center experience or horticourt

Merchandising experience

Interviewing & staff management

Driver's license & driving record

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

DAN & JERRY'S GREENHOUSES is seeking a Territory Manager to lead Garden Center Merchandisers and Regional teams across multiple store locations in the Monticello, MN area and beyond.

The role combines people leadership, merchandising, operations and planning, with up to 95% travel during the busy spring season. This seasonal position runs December through June and requires strong communication and coaching to drive sales and maintain plant health.