What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery Manager position at Palm Trees, Ltd?
Nursery Manager Job Description
Nursery managers are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a nursery. These horticultural specialists hire and train nursery workers, grow plants, respond to customer queries, and manage stock levels.
We are seeking an experienced nursery manager to run our nursery business. In this role, as you progress, you will be responsible for overseeing all managerial functions including hiring and training staff, ordering stock, and responding to customer queries. You will also be required to grow and maintain our stock as it pertains to fertilization, pruning, weed and pest management, irrigation requirements of the plants and stepping up in size. Some outside sales and design may at times be necessary.
To ensure success as a nursery manager, you should have a knowledge of horticulture, excellent managerial skills, and a passion for customer service.
Nursery Manager Responsibilities:
- Overseeing and improving the daily functions of the nursery.
- Opening the nursery in the morning and closing at the end of the business day.
- Hiring and training nursery staff.
- Creating staff work rosters and delegating duties.
- Ordering nursery stock.
- Growing trees, and shrubs to use as stock.
- Monitoring watering times, soil conditions, and plant positions.
- Monitoring weather conditions and paying special attention to hot or cold temperatures.
- Responding to customer requests and assisting the nursery staff:
Nursery Manager Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Associates degree in agricultural studies, horticulture, or a similar field.
- 3 Years’ experience working as a nursery manager or similar
- Excellent communication and managerial skills.
- Professional and friendly demeanor.
- Detailed knowledge of plant production, soil, fertilizers, and growing techniques.
- Experience with hiring and training staff.
- Ability to create work rosters and delegate duties.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for customer service.
- Responsible and punctual.
- Familiarity with POS systems, QuickBooks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Johns Island, SC 29455: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20