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Nursery General Manager
How Sweet It Is —Eden, MD
- From $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Merchandising
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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How Sweet It Is —Eden, MD
Handle customer concerns, special orders, and landscape contractor needs. Oversee maintenance of greenhouses, irrigation, vehicles, and tools.
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Nursery General Manager

How Sweet It Is -
Eden, MD

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
From $70,000 a year
2 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Outdoor work experience
Greenhouse experience
Merchandising
Team development
Organizational skills
Freight

Full Job Description

Nursery General Manager

Position Overview

The Plant Nursery & General Manager oversees daily operations including plant production, wholesale and retail sales, ordering and procurement, staff leadership, customer experience, inventory control, and overall business performance. This role blends horticultural expertise with strong organizational and managerial skills to ensure efficient, profitable, and high‑quality nursery operations.

Key Responsibilities

Nursery Operations & Plant Care

Manage propagation, growing, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and plant health.
Monitor pests, diseases, and environmental stress; implement treatment plans.
Maintain greenhouse environments (temperature, humidity, airflow).
Ensure proper labeling, spacing, and merchandising.
Oversee seasonal production schedules and crop planning.

Retail Customer Experience

Maintain a welcoming, knowledgeable retail environment.
Train staff to assist customers with plant selection and care.
Oversee store layout, signage, and product presentation.
Handle customer concerns, special orders, and landscape contractor needs.

Wholesale Customer Management

Build and maintain relationships with landscapers, garden centers, municipalities, and commercial clients.
Prepare wholesale pricing sheets, availability lists, and seasonal order forms.
Coordinate large orders, contract growing, and delivery logistics.
Manage invoicing, payment tracking, and account communication.
Forecast wholesale demand and align production schedules.

Ordering & Procurement

Manage purchasing for:
Plants (annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, natives)
Fountains & water features
Pottery & planters
Statuary & garden art
Bulk stone, gravel, mulch
Seasonal décor & garden accessories
Source vendors, negotiate pricing, and coordinate deliveries.
Maintain purchase records, invoices, and receiving logs.
Ensure timely ordering based on seasonality and inventory levels.
Oversee freight, unloading, quality checks, and display stocking.

Staff Leadership & Training

Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff and seasonal workers.
Schedule labor efficiently based on workload and seasonal demand.
Conduct performance reviews and maintain a positive team culture.
Ensure safety protocols and proper equipment use.

Business & Administrative Management

Oversee sales, budgeting, payroll, and daily financial operations.
Monitor KPIs: revenue, labor costs, inventory turnover, waste.
Develop marketing strategies, promotions, and seasonal campaigns.
Ensure compliance with regulations, licensing, and safety standards.
Maintain clean, organized workspaces and customer areas.

Facilities & Equipment

Oversee maintenance of greenhouses, irrigation, vehicles, and tools.
Coordinate repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance.
Ensure safe operation of machinery.

Qualifications

Strong horticultural knowledge (annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, pests, diseases).
3–5+ years nursery/greenhouse/horticulture experience.
2+ years management or leadership experience.
Wholesale and procurement experience preferred.
Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather.
Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
Experience with POS systems, inventory software, and basic business operations.

Salary and benefits will be negotiated based on experience.

Core Competencies

Plant health & growing expertise
Leadership & team development
Wholesale & retail sales management
Ordering & vendor coordination
Customer service excellence
Operational efficiency
Strategic planning
Financial awareness
Seasonal adaptability

Work Environment

Physical labor, outdoor work, weekend availability during peak seasons, and fast‑paced spring operations.

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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