Station Manager Trainee

Come grow with us•Opelika, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Station Manager Trainee Program provides associates with the tools and “on the job” training they need to be considered for a full-time Station Manager role. Essential Functions During the training program – the Trainee will be trained on and responsible for the following: Hire and supervise all sales representatives, sales assistants, and shuttle drivers. Hire and manage growers, greenhouse labor, and clerical and administrative employees. Supervise all facets of the plant growing process. Perform all aspects of facility maintenance such as preventative maintenance and landscaping. Maintain adequate inventory of supplies. Monitor and control facility expenses. Submit all reports and log all transfers by deadlines. Comply to all laws, rules, regulations, and requirements and monitor employees for compliance. Complete all aspects of product management such as completing growing schedules, recording product availability, and entering supply orders. Perform year ending inventory procedures. Ensure protection of all company confidential information.

Requirements

4+ Years of Business Experience – ideally focused on one or more of the following: Sales, General Management, or Greenhouse Operations
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and guidelines of various federal or state Department of Agricultures.
Ability to make decisions recognizing established precedents and practices and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to take and follow directions and ability to work with little to no supervision.
Competencies including bias for action, strong interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, creative problem solving, strong organizational skills and financial acumen.
Some travel is required.
Relocation is necessary – candidate must be willing to relocate anywhere in the country.

Nice To Haves

4-year degree in Business or Horticulture preferred, but not mandatory

Responsibilities

Hire and supervise all sales representatives, sales assistants, and shuttle drivers.
Hire and manage growers, greenhouse labor, and clerical and administrative employees.
Supervise all facets of the plant growing process.
Perform all aspects of facility maintenance such as preventative maintenance and landscaping.
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies.
Monitor and control facility expenses.
Submit all reports and log all transfers by deadlines.
Comply to all laws, rules, regulations, and requirements and monitor employees for compliance.
Complete all aspects of product management such as completing growing schedules, recording product availability, and entering supply orders.
Perform year ending inventory procedures.
Ensure protection of all company confidential information.