Job description

The Ace Hardware Titusville Garden Specialist reports directly to the Store Manager, but works in partnership with the management team to ensure sales growth and profitable operations for the Garden Center.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic.

• Extensive knowledge and background in horticulture.

• Minimum of 2 years experience successfully managing a retail garden center / nursery.

• Working outdoors (in the covered Garden Center) for up to 100% of shift.

• Standing for extended periods of time, lifting, bending, kneeling and climbing a ladder.

• Dependable transportation.

• Ability to work productively with others.

Leadership

• Provides effective leadership and regular communication to the store regarding sales, profit, operations, product knowledge and training for the Garden Center.

• Always projects a positive, enthusiastic view of Ace Hardware Titusville.

• Available to work flexible schedule based on business needs and customer traffic patterns, to include nights, weekends and holidays.

• Works a full-time schedule not to exceed 40 hours, unless approved by Store Manager.

• Responsible for seeing that Garden Center is appropriately maintained at all times, including delegating tasks through management during the Garden Specialist’s absence.

• Sees that customers are well served, sharing expert product knowledge and building a strong customer base.

• Works with Training Coordinator to see that sales floor employees are up to date on basic Garden Center processes and product knowledge.

• Freely consults and benchmarks other area Ace Garden Centers for best practices.

• Stays current with any and all Ace Garden Center training.

Merchandising

• Orders plants and other Garden Center merchandise using sales history and extensive experience to make sound purchasing decisions.

• Maintains appropriate inventory control and builds stock in anticipation of peak seasons and reducing it during slow seasons.

• Builds and maintains a product assortment balance of unique local plants & trees with more mainstream plants.

• Responsible for merchandising and creating attractive / compelling displays to achieve a “here’s what it can look like at home” presentation.

• Responsible for pricing and signing in Garden Center.

• Oversees proper plant care to maintain the customer perception of high quality while minimizing shrinkage; including proper watering, wind mitigation and sun / shade management.

• Keeps up-to-date on the latest garden / nursery merchandise.

• Prepares appropriately for the start of each season, for the peak of each season, for Mother’s Day (e.g., hanging baskets), and for Christmas (e.g., poinsettias).

• Manages & executes profitable exit strategy for aging product.

The Garden Specialist should perform whatever task necessary to ensure the store’s success. This includes basic tasks such as receiving deliveries, loading, sweeping, coordinating, etc. when necessary.

The list above defines basic responsibilities. Depending upon the store’s circumstances, this list may be expanded or altered.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Garden Center / Nursery Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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