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Assistant Greenhouse Manager

Executive Directions & Pinnacle Int'l

  • South Bend, IN
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSouth Bend, IN

    Description

    This job is posted on behalf of Executive Directions Pinnacle Int'l by Top Echelon.


    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 4th 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





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