Store Manager

Team Builder Recruiting; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Christmas bonus

Employee discount

Job summary

Esbenshade's Garden Centers in Lititz, PA is seeking a Store Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across nursery, greenhouse, garden center, design, and customer service. You will lead, coach, and support department managers, schedule staff, and ensure top-notch store presentation and safety.

The role requires 5+ years retail leadership in garden center settings, strong communication, organizational skills, and hands-on experience with POS and inventory systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail management experience, preferably within a garden center, nursery, greenhouse, or related retail environment.
• POS and inventory systems experience.
• Customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for the Lititz 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.

Skills

Retail leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Self-motivated

POS experience

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Store Manager

Lititz, PA

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
• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan with Roth IRA eligibility
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Christmas bonus
• Generous employee discount
• Family-owned company that invests in employees, supports local nonprofits, and values generosity, teamwork, and long-term relationships

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of retail management experience, preferably within a garden center, nursery, greenhouse, or related retail environment
• POS and inventory systems experience
• Customer service experience is a plus