ACE Garden Center Manager

SUMMARY Responsible for establishing and maintaining genuine customer care, oversees and is accountable for the operation of a garden center, ensuring maximum sales and profitability through merchandise, inventory, expense control, human resources management and managing operating costs and shrinkage. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Drives store sales by ensuring that all customers are acknowledged, customer projects needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly Maintains quality and stock levels of the Garden Center Monitors the cleanliness of the Garden Center daily Provides information to customers on the care of flowers and plants Develops, implements, maintains, and coordinates aggressive and creative merchandising plans which maximize sales and variety Supervises Garden Center Associates to ensure efficient labor utilization and effectiveness in meeting department objectives Manages the Garden Center department receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control, and inventory to ensure proper product control and gross profit goals are met Supervises the Garden Center safety Follows and NFI policies and procedures along with any State and Federal Regulations. Other duties as assigned KEY ATTRIBUTES Friendly Enjoys taking care of the customer Knowledge Working with plants Passion for what they sell Able to motivate others Verbal and written skills Able to plan and execute Detailed and organized SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages 2-4 Associates in the garden center. Provide direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Garden Center and Associates. Follows NFI policies and applicable federal, state and local laws. Assign and direct work Address complaints and resolves problems EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Horticulture helpful High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Possess product knowledge of garden center related products LANGUAGE SKILLS Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence Present information and respond to questions from customers or Associates MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS This position has no required certificates, licenses, or registrations. RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel Safety Cutter Knives Apron Uniform per store policy PHYSICAL DEMANDS Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time) Stand Walk Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Reach with hands and arms Communicate with associates and customers Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Climb Balance Stoop Kneel Crouch Crawl Smell Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time) Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds Vision Close Distance Ability to adjust focus Ability to distinguish colors WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Fumes or airborne particles Wet and/or humid conditions Occasionally Outside weather conditions Moving mechanical parts Toxic or caustic chemicals Noise Level Moderate in most areas PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience) BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status) Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care) Life Insurance Voluntary Benefits Paid Time Off Retirement Plans Employee Assistance Program Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time. Position requirements may vary by store location

Created: 2026-03-04