ob Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of our nursery in Kalamazoo, MI. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plants, strong leadership skills, and experience in horticulture or nursery management. This role involves managing inventory, ensuring plant health, and providing excellent customer service.
Our Core Values & Focus:
Our core values are honesty, integrity, passion, commitment, hard work, teamwork, and customer service. Our focus is to provide quality products and services while building strong relationships with customers, vendors, and employees.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the nursery, including plant care, and inventory management.
- Ensure the health and quality of plants through proper watering, fertilization, pest control, and pruning.
- Maintain relationships with purchasing and production team, coordinate deliveries, and manage inventory levels to meet demand.
- Provide exceptional customer service by assisting clients with plant selection, care advice, and troubleshooting plant health issues.
- Monitor and manage budgets, sales, and profitability of the nursery.
- Ensure compliance with local and federal regulations related to horticulture and business operations.
- Work with Marketing to promote sales and customer engagement in Kalamazoo.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized nursery environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agriculture, business management, or a related field (preferred).
- Proven experience in nursery management, greenhouse operations, or a similar field.
- Strong knowledge of plant care, pest management, and soil health.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work in outdoor conditions and handle physical labor as needed. • Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Proficiency in inventory management and basic financial reporting.
- Familiarity with industry-specific tools, equipment, and software
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you enjoy working outside?
Work Location: In person
