Site Manager

Northernnurseries; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural company seeks a Store Manager to oversee operations at their wholesale distribution center. The role encompasses staff mentoring, budgeting, sales forecasting, and inventory management to maximize performance and profitability. Candidates must have significant experience in the green industry, strong communication skills, and a firm understanding of retail operations. This is an opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a challenging environment, ensuring the highest standards of customer service and operational excellence.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in retail and wholesale landscape management.
• Detailed knowledge of profit margins and P&L statements.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach staff to achieve high performance.
• Manage inventory to maximize sales while limiting overstock.
• Discuss methods with management to reduce expenses and increase sales.

Skills

Communication

Budget Management

Competitive Analysis

Inventory Management

Sales Forecasting

Job description

• Coach and mentor Sales Personnel, Assistant and Associate Managers, and all staff to achieve high performance and to create long-term career plans for employees.
• Mentors employees to create succession line.
• Plans for annual staffing needs and works with the corporate Personnel Department to obtain candidates.
• Assists with customers and directs handling of problems as appropriate.
• Provides all staff with the necessary leadership to achieve maximum sales.
• Sets pricing for quotes, decides on price reductions for obsolete stock and ensures that inventory value is maintained through excellent maintenance practices to maximize gross margins & profitability.
• Monitors all operating costs & compares with budgets.
• Regularly discusses with staff and Senior Management methods of reducing expenses & increasing sales to generate the desired profits.
• Accountable for the management of inventory to maximize sales yet limit overstock and less desirable material to maximize sales potential
• Reviews all receivers, daily sales and exceptions reports, and inventory reports for accuracy and potential gross margin issues.
• Inventories items to ensure proper quantities for seasonal material to be available in adequate quantities in advance of peak sales periods.
• Keeps up-to-date with competitive developments and informs Senior Management of relevant or concerning issues.
• Manages the store’s credit sales process, including offering, monitoring, and collecting payments.
• Ensures compliance with the established credit limits.
• Designs displays and inventory layouts in relation to merchandising plans and supervises physical changes required to meet seasonal needs for space and display.
• Responsible for providing a safe working & customer service environment.
• Oversee all DOT regulations for drivers and all vehicles.
• Responsible for the employees to function in a safe and professional manner always.

Requirements 4 – 6 years

• Working in retail and wholesale garden center landscape management in the green industry.
• Overseeing budgets, sales forecasts, and expenses.
• Ability to conduct competitive analysis.
• Detailed working knowledge of profit margins, accounting, and P&L statements.
• Firm understanding of retail and wholesale operations.
• DOT regulations and laws.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.
• Strong communication skills are required to effectively interact with all Company employees.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Horticulture: 4 years (Required)
• Plant identification: 4 years (Required)

Wholesale Distribution Centers, featuring the largest selection of nursery stock and horticultural supplies in the Northeast.

Servicing the Landscaper, Nurserymen, Grounds Manager, Golf Course and Municipalities.

Wholesale Only – Not Open To The General Public