Lead / Nursery
Position Summary
The Nursery Area Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the nursery and garden center area, ensuring excellent customer service, healthy plant care, and efficient merchandising. This role serves as a working leader, supporting and guiding team members while maintaining high standards for product quality, safety, and presentation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support day-to-day operations of the nursery area, including plant care, inventory management, and merchandising
Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers with plant selection, care guidance, and product recommendations
Ensure proper watering, pruning, fertilizing, and general maintenance of plants and nursery stock
Train, coach, and support nursery team members on procedures, safety, and customer service expectations
Maintain accurate inventory levels, assist with ordering, receiving, and organizing nursery products
Maintain the nursery area clean, safe, organized, and visually appealing at all times
Monitor plant health and promptly address issues such as pests, disease, or damage
Follow company policies, safety guidelines, and loss prevention practices
Collaborate with store leadership on seasonal planning, promotions, and displays
Qualifications
Prior experience in a nursery, garden center, landscaping, or related retail environment preferred
Working knowledge of plants, gardening, and basic horticulture practices
Previous leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to lift, move, and carry merchandise (up to 50 lbs) as needed
Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask
Schedule Requirements
Flexible availability including weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods
Physical Requirements
Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods
Why Join Our Team
Opportunity to lead and grow within a dynamic outdoor retail environment
Hands-on role working with plants and outdoor products
Supportive team-oriented workplace with seasonal variety
Comprehensive benefits package including employee discount, 401k with employer match, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Sick Time, Vision, Dental, Critical Illness, and an Accident plan, and more
Full-Time benefits include additional benefits of Paid Sick Time, Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD/AD&D, STD, Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Will prep services
CNRG’s, Inc. Compliance
Complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act
Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company
Pay Range
$25.00 - $27.00