Garden Centre Manager - Jobs in Kamloops, BC

Job Description

Do you love working outdoors Have a passion for the horticulture and garden centre industry Love working with customers and helping make their garden dreams a realityThis is a wonderful opportunity for you to join our team and be a part of company direction and decision-making alongside our other company leaders!Lyons is committed to providing our team core values to lead with and enable strong decision making. These core values include:

• Pride in everything we do
• Ability to adapt
• Respect
• Results Driven
• We have fun

Do you have what it takes to be a great example of these core values If so, we would love to hear from you!What does your day look like

• Lead, coach, manage, and mentor your team
• Strategically procure and order inventory including plant material, soils, fertilizers, tools, garden accessories, etc.- anticipating needs for future products
• Provide advice and expertise in horticulture and gardening to our team and clients
• Merchandise inventory and create beautiful product displays
• Manage overall retail store, labour, and budget
• Implement new and exciting marketing or event ideas to grow clientele

What do we need from youMust haves

• Ability to exceed expectations for all five of our core values
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a customer service role
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a managerial role
• Horticulture Diploma or equivalent preferred, if you don’t have this, then you have a passion and proven knowledge for the landscaping and horticulture industry
• Strong leadership qualities with ability to develop a dynamic team
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast- paced environment
• Flexible availability including weekends and holidays in our busy season
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds repetitively and work in all weather conditions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook email and calendar

Additional assets that you may have· Ability to operate skid steer, or willingness to learn through our in-house training program

• Knowledge on differing soil types, fertilizers/pesticides, and overall pest management

What makes Lyons a great place to be a part of

• An awesome discount on products in the garden centre- perfect for your obsession with gardening!
• Be creative in your position! You get to let your inner creativity out by enhancing the look of the store and creating fun features and displays
• Opportunity to meet some amazing people in the industry and attend nursery buying events and conferences
• Year-round work provided with opportunity to learn other facets of the company during the winter season
• A team based and collaborative environment
• Open door policy- our people are our most important asset so we love to listen and help however we can
• We care about your health and wellness- reimbursement of up to $500 yearly on memberships, programs, or equipment
• Paid training, growth, and development opportunities
• Openness to new and innovative ideas- if you have some great ideas, we want to hear them!
• Monthly company cell phone allowance
• Do you care about the environment Lyons is reducing our carbon footprint by reducing paper, and implementing technology and EV cars
• Employee referral program- takes a great person to know a great person!
• Work life balance- your family is important to us
• Frequent company celebrations, community events and awards ceremonies
• Extended health, dental benefits, life and long-term disability coverage from day one
• Education from some of the most knowledgeable team in the industry

Do you see a perk that is more important to you than others We may be able to offer a la carte to meet your needs!We appreciate all those who apply; however, we will only be contacting those we wish to move forward with in the application process.**Closing date for this position is January 9, 2023 at noon and all applications will be reviewed upon closing date. Thank you for your patience!Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to $70,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• retail management: 1 year (preferred)
• landscape or horticulture industry: 1 year (preferred)
• marketing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One locationApplication deadline: 2023-01-09Quick Apply

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