Assistant Greenhouse Manager Job at Executive Directions & Pinnacle Int'l, South Bend, IN

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  • Executive Directions & Pinnacle Int'l
  • South Bend, IN

Job Description

Our client, grower/retailer/wholesaler of Spring annuals and perennials, Fall mums and Christmas poinsettias and trees, is seeking an Assistant Greenhouse Manager with excellent long-term potential for growth/succession.

The Role :

  • Full time, permanent position

  • Normal hours: 8AM – 6PM six to seven days a week; 7 days a week during the busy season (end of April to mid June). Closed on Christmas and Easter Sunday. Open July 4 th and Memorial Day.

  • Will learn all aspects of the operations including:

    • POS system

    • Inventory

    • Product categories

    • Purchasing

    • Employee scheduling

    • Finance

    • Nursery operation

    • Retail operations

    • All daily policies, practices and procedures

Responsibilities :

  • Function as a layer of management over retail sales. Come up to speed on all merchandising, labels, categories and POS systems.

  • Learn the wholesale side of the business working with the current Administrative Assistant, including fundraising, pricing and orders.

  • Come up to speed on material (pots, trees, seeds, liners) ordering.

  • Act as a de facto HR person on employee scheduling, ensuring time, attendance, and workplace coverage.

  • Come up to speed on finance programs including QuickBooks, bank reconciliation, Excel spreadsheets, and POS system/cash deposits.

  • Manage nursery stock (trees and shrubs) ordering.

  • Build a positive working relationship with the Head Grower and their team.

  • Maintain and improve on the Fall Mum Program in September.

  • First Year Goals & Objectives :

    • Review and oversee deposits and review bank reconciliations.

    • Review and make suggestions to improve on the POS systems.

    • Review and make suggestions to improve on inventory control procedures.

    • Staff development: Recruit, invest, train, and develop personnel for leadership and other opportunities.

    • Work with Retail Manager to ensure proper business focus and review ideas for new business growth and improving the retail operation.

    • Improve the bottom line for a "for profit business."

The ideal candidate :

  • 2 or 4 year technical degree in horticulture or equivalent

    • Highly desired, not required

  • Retail nursery/greenhouse operations background including running a sales area/garden center and experience in plant care.

  • Knowledge of a POS system is key.

  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment is a must.

  • Ability to take ownership in an autonomous work environment.

Compensation :

  • Base salary + bonus

    • Bonus depends on individual and company performance. No specific percentage target is typically offered.

  • Benefits:

    • Extra stipend ($3k) specifically for healthcare costs if individual does not have benefits already.

    • Owner is looking into an IRA plan very soon to have something else to offer.

    • PTO plan

      • 2 weeks; 90 day grace period

    • Employee discounts

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Sunday,

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