Nursery Manager

🌱 About the Role:* Lead our *plant nursery operations* with expertise in horticulture, sales, and team management. You’ll oversee plant health, inventory, customer service, and staff to ensure our nursery thrives as a profit center for our landscaping business

✅ Key Responsibilities:*  

 *🌻 Plant Production & Care:*  

- Manage propagation, potting, and cultivation of trees, shrubs, and perennials  
- Implement IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and fertilization programs  
- Monitor irrigation systems and environmental controls (greenhouse/shade structures)  
- Maintain plant health and labeling  

 *📊 Inventory & Sales Management:*  

- Procure plant material from wholesale growers; negotiate pricing  
- Track inventory turnover using software. 
- Design seasonal displays to boost retail sales  
- Train staff on plant knowledge and upselling techniques  

 *👥 Team Leadership:*  

- Schedule and supervise nursery staff (5–10 employees)  
- Conduct training in planting techniques, customer service, and safety  
- Collaborate with landscaping crews on plant selections for client projects  

 *💰 Business Operations:*  

- Develop annual nursery budget with ownership  
- Analyze P&L statements to identify growth opportunities  
- Plan seasonal promotions and wholesale outreach to landscapers  

  *🔍 Qualifications:*  

- *3+ years nursery management experience* (retail or production)  
- *Deep horticultural knowledge* (hardiness zones, soil science, pest/disease ID)  
- *Business acumen* – inventory control, retail pricing, vendor relations  
- *Leadership skills* – able to motivate seasonal teams  
- *Physical ability* – lift 50 lbs, work outdoors in all weather  

*Bonus Skills:*  
- Certification in horticulture (e.g., CNLP, ISA Arborist)  
- Experience with irrigation systems or greenhouse tech  
- Bilingual  

  Why Join Us?*
- Autonomy to shape our nursery’s growth  
- Benefits  
- Pathway to Director of Horticulture roles 

📩 How to Apply:*  
Submit your *resume* and a *1-page cover letter* detailing your favorite nursery success story: