Manager - District Service & Sales

METROLINA GREENHOUSES•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Responsible for executing and overseeing the live goods merchandising service program within an assigned district, including staffing stores to budgeted levels. Provides leadership and support in alignment with the company’s mission, vision, and values to achieve goals. Serves as a company liaison, providing information and guidance to district management and store teams. The position involves recruiting, hiring, training, and developing Garden Center merchandising teams; communicating direction and leadership; maintaining safety and productive working relationships; and supporting product sales across the district. Work takes place both outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather, and indoors using standard office equipment, with extended travel by motorized vehicle. The role requires physical activity including walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior management, supervisory, or related leadership experience.
Ability to plan and coordinate multiple initiatives while meeting deadlines.
Relevant leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
Ability to follow directions carefully and pay strong attention to detail.
Commitment to following all safety requirements and recommendations.
Ability and willingness to learn and embrace company software, business-related applications, and new technology.
Willingness to embrace company culture.
Flexible availability, including weekends and key holidays during peak seasons as needed; weekend work is required according to business needs.
Must reside within the designated district.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Fluency in reading, writing, and understanding English.
Must provide a valid driver’s license and proof of required insurance coverage, and pass the company’s required Motor Vehicle Report requirements.
Ability to walk and stand, push, pull, bend, and stoop for an entire shift.
Ability to lift or carry up to 30 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.; lift at least 18 lbs. overhead; and perform a buddy or team lift of 51–100 lbs.
Ability to climb stairs or ladders.

Responsibilities

Execute and oversee the live goods merchandising service program within the assigned district.
Staff stores to budgeted levels.
Work with the Regional Manager and Field Support to recruit, interview, and hire Garden Center merchandising teams according to budgetary needs.
Train and develop the merchandising team according to company expectations.
Provide ongoing communication, direction, and leadership to the merchandising team.
Follow company safety protocols to maintain a safe working and shopping environment.
Build and maintain productive working relationships with teams and store staff throughout the district.
Provide updates and feedback to facilitate product sales throughout the district.
Maintain a professional and customer-friendly attitude.
Follow customer and vendor policies and procedures in daily work.