GARDEN CENTER LEAD

Calling all green thumbs! We are growing our garden team in preparation for the busy spring season! Blue Seal Farm & Home a member of the KENT Corporation family of companies has an opening for a Garden Center Lead at our Brattleboro, VT store! This is a full-time position that will require weekend availability. Blue Seal provides a generous employee discount!

• The compensation range for this role is $19.00 to $19.50 an hour in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Garden Center Lead is responsible for demonstrating strong leadership, excellent customer service, and effective sales skills. This role requires a solid understanding of product knowledge to assist both staff and customers, sharing expertise in the specialized area of the Garden Center.
Key responsibilities include supporting the management and oversight of Garden Center sales, maintaining greenhouse infrastructure, and assisting in the supervision of Garden Center staff. The role also involves managing inventory, including purchasing, pricing, and ordering Garden Center merchandise.
This position is ideal for an action-oriented individual who leads by example and is capable of spending extended periods walking and standing. The Garden Center Lead reports directly to the Store Manager, who provides guidance and direction for all Garden Center activities.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in managing Garden Center inventory through merchandising, purchasing, pricing, and ordering
• Help build and maintain relationships with Garden Center vendors
• Support scheduling and supervise seasonal Garden Center staff
• Train store staff on plant care to minimize product losses
• Process and label orders
• Receive incoming products and assist in determining retail price
• Handle cash and credit card transactions of Garden Center
• Review and manage available vendor promotions
• Maintain the greenhouse, including cleaning customer areas, maintaining watering infrastructure, assembling display racking, and monitoring ventilation
• Clean and stock shelves and other display props
• Design merchandise displays
• Specialize in ag-related knowledge
• Obtain product knowledge through independent research
• Contribute to the care and handling of live plants within the store
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Answer customer inquiries pertaining to Garden Center products
• Responsible for building and executing Garden Center events including children’s events

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 2-4 years’ experience as a Garden Center/Greenhouse professional
• Have a solid work history
• Customer service skills
• Extensive plant knowledge required
• Animal, retail and agriculture knowledge helpful
• Work independently as well as with others
• Position requires working outside in all weather conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer
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