Store Manager

Esbenshade's Greenhouses Inc.; Lititz (Lancaster County); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Roth IRA retirement plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Christmas bonus

Family-owned culture

Overtime during peak seasons

Zusammenfassung

Esbenshade's Garden Centers in Lititz, PA is seeking a Store Manager to lead our garden retail team on the sales floor and throughout the nursery, greenhouse, design, and customer service areas. You will shape the customer experience through people leadership, operations, and a hands-on approach.

A track record of 5+ years in retail leadership, excellent communication, and a collaborative, family-owned culture are highly valued.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of retail management experience in garden center or related retail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with staff, customers, vendors, and leadership.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to lead in seasonal retail conditions.
• Comfort with POS and inventory systems, and physical store operations.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day operations for the Lititz location including nursery, greenhouse, design, and customer service.
• Lead, coach, and support department managers, team leads, and associates across seasonal operations.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, development, performance, and store-opening/closing duties.
• Maintain high standards for presentation, safety, and customer experience across store and nearby locations.
• Collaborate with department leaders on merchandising, purchasing, inventory, and seasonal planning.
• Monitor store performance and help achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Resolve escalated customer concerns professionally and with solutions.

Kenntnisse

Retail leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Jobbeschreibung

Lead a dynamic garden retail team where no two days look the same, and your leadership directly shapes the customer experience.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Variety in Your Day: Lead a fast-paced retail environment where every season, customer, and challenge brings something new.
• Less Desk Time: Stay active and engaged throughout the day while leading operations on the sales floor and throughout the garden center.
• Meaningful Customer Interaction: Help customers solve problems and confidently complete their gardening and outdoor projects.
• Team Leadership Impact: Support, coach, and encourage your team while fostering a positive, successful work environment.
• Flexible, Family-Oriented Culture: Join a family-owned company that values teamwork, community involvement, and investing in employees.

About Us

At Esbenshade's Garden Centers, we're more than just a place for plants — we're a family-owned business with deep community roots, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for helping things grow. For more than 60 years, we've built a trusted reputation for quality products, exceptional customer service, and relationships that stand the test of time. Our success is driven by a hardworking, collaborative team that values fresh ideas, takes pride in what we do, and embraces opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do as a Store Manager:

• Oversee day-to-day operations for the Lititz retail location, including nursery, greenhouse, garden center, design, and customer service departments.
• Lead, coach, & support department managers, team leads, and retail associates across seasonal operations.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, team development, performance management, and shared store opening and closing responsibilities.
• Maintain high standards for store presentation, safety, operational consistency, and customer experience across the store and nearby retail locations.
• Partner with department leaders and buyers to support merchandising, purchasing, inventory management, and seasonal product planning.
• Monitor store performance metrics, support revenue and profitability goals, and ensure accuracy in POS and inventory systems.
• Resolve escalated customer concerns with professionalism and a solution-oriented approach.

Our Ideal Store Manager:

• Retail Leadership Experience: 5+ years of retail management experience, preferably within a garden center, nursery, greenhouse, or related retail environment, with the ability to build strong teams and maintain a positive workplace culture.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate professionally and build strong relationships with employees, customers, vendors, and leadership.
• Organizational and Analytical Strengths: Strong time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced seasonal environment.
• Self‑Motivated and Adaptable: Self-directed, dependable, and flexible in changing retail and seasonal conditions.
• Technical and Physical Capability: Comfortable using POS and inventory systems while working in active retail and greenhouse environments that require extended standing, lifting, and exposure to varying temperatures.
• Values‑Driven Mindset: Committed to teamwork, customer service, and supporting a collaborative, hardworking culture.

What We Offer Our Store Manager:

• $62,000-$68,000 annual salary, depending on experience
• Full-time Monday-Saturday retail leadership schedule with overtime during peak seasons
• No Sunday hours and flexible scheduling support during busy seasons
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan with Roth IRA eligibility
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Christmas bonus
• Family-owned company that invests in employees, supports local nonprofits, and values generosity, teamwork, and long‑term relationships