Garden Center Team Lead

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, and train Seasonal Merchandisers within the assigned market.
• Manage and oversee the day-to-day workflow and operations of the market.
• Administer employee discipline and terminations in accordance with company policies.

Essential Duties

• Oversee one assigned market consisting of 7-12 stores.
• Interview, hire, and train merchandisers for all assigned stores, ensuring team members live near their locations to minimize drive time and mileage.
• Train and support the team to:
• Execute retail merchandising tasks, including product placement, displays, and signage.
• Train store associates on proper watering practices.
• Implement assigned retail schematics and merchandising materials.
• Ensure all merchandising meets Walmart's established standards.
• Train retail staff to complete scheduled tasks.
• Captured before-and-after photos of displays and merchandising plans and submit them to the Regional Manager.
• Clock in and out using Volt and Chronotek for each store visit.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with store management, associates, and suppliers.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Strictly adhere to the assigned weekly labor hour budget.
• Visit each assigned store on a weekly basis.
• Work regularly alongside merchandisers in-store, including possible documentation.
• Upload only approved specification photos to OneDrive.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Regional Manager via email, text and phone.
• Report any issues or concerns to the Regional Manager immediately.
• Submit weekly schedules for yourself and merchandisers to the Regional Manager by Friday evening of the prior week, and promptly communicate any changes.
• Saturday hours are required from April through October, holiday work may be required during peak season.
• All time-off requests must be approved by the Regional Manager.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Prominent leadership skills.
• Enjoys working outdoors with annual and perennial plants.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Must own and be able to use a smartphone.
• Must possess a smart phone.
• Completion of Scintilla In-Store certification required prior to start date.
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation required.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Seasonal Paid Time Off (SPTO).
• 401(K) retirement plan, with eligibility after one year of service.