Nursery and Greenhouse Manager Trainee

Are you passionate about horticulture and looking for a long-term career with growth opportunities? We are seeking a General Manager Trainee to join our Nursery and GreenhouseOperations. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, career-minded individual who is ready to learn every aspect of the business and develop into a leadership role. Candidates will be considered statewide but must be willing to travel and relocate. During training you will work and train at multiple locations with talented professionals throughout the country, learning every aspect of running and overseeing greenhouse and nursery operations. Once General Manager training is completed you will be given the opportunity to oversee and run one of dozens of locations across the U.S.

Key Qualifications for General Manager Trainee:

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or a related field required.
• 4+ years’ experience ideally focused on one or more areas: Production Management, Greenhouse Operations, Nursery Supervisor or Management, or Nursery Sales.
• Career-minded with a strong desire to grow into a General Manager position.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn all aspects of nursery operations.
• Willing to work in both indoor and outdoor environments. Some outdoor locations are subject to extreme hot and cold temperatures, and wet or humid conditions.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate during training and for future General Management opportunities.
• Must currently reside in the U.S. and have a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train in all areas of nursery and greenhouse operations, including production, inventory, customer service, staff supervision, and hiring and developing sales teams.
• Learn best practices in plant health, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, and quality control.
• Assist with scheduling, team leadership, and operational planning.
• Develop the skills necessary to manage a successful nursery and greenhouse location.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive management training program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive salary, Health Insurance, 401K, and more.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.

If you're ready to advance your career in the nursery and greenhouse industry, apply by submitting a current resume. Only those with a resume provided that meet the qualifications will be contacted for consideration.

For questions regarding this position or any other Horticulture or Agriculture related opportunities please contact Kim Kavanaugh at 440-367-6025 or by email at kim.kavanaugh@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.