Manager Trainee

Job Title: Manager Trainee

Locations: Metro Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC

Status: Full-Time / Hourly

Relationships: Retail Management / Regional Managers

Work Schedule: Hours vary by season. This position is based on a 40-hour work week and may require evening and weekend work.

“Come Have Fun and Enjoy the Great Outdoors!”

Do you enjoy working in an open or outdoor environment? Do you enjoy interacting with customers and associates with a common interest? Need a little physical activity in your life? Like having a flexible schedule?

If you answered "YES" to any of the above, this may be the perfect job for you!

Pike Nurseries has been serving residents in the Southeast for nearly 60 years. Pike Nurseries is recognized as a leader in the Garden Center Industry for its commitment to providing the best selection, quality, service and horticultural expertise. With Pike's sister brand, Armstrong Garden Centers, in California, is considered to be the largest independent garden center company in the U.S. with career opportunities and growth from coast to coast.

We are excited about your next step

If you're ready to jump in and feel that you would be a great fit for this position - let us hear from you.

Position Description

How it works

Manager Trainees will participate in a 11-week manager training course including classroom and on-the job training in areas such as:

• Store Operations
• Human Resources
• Visual Merchandising
• Financials
• Operations
• Buying
• Horticulture
• Customer Service

Requirements

Do you have what it takes?

• Has previous management, supervisory or college experience
• Has exceptional customer service skills
• Has excellent salesmanship
• Leadership is a MUST

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

What to look forward to!

• Is an expert and brand ambassador for Pike Nurseries
• Has the ability to lead and mentor others
• Is able to connect with customers and provide expert product knowledge
• Monitors inventory control, including ordering and buying materials.
• Is responsible for taking ownership of Garden Center including, maintenance, watering, visual merchandising, marketing displays, and maintaining stock levels of product.
• Manages operations: POS, scheduling, and budgets
• Follows safe work practices and reports any unsafe working conditions to management and HR.

Other Skills, Abilities, & Qualifications

• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Proven leadership
• Computer skills: Intermediate level of skill in Outlook and Excel. Point of Service Training
• Has the ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Has strong leadership and communication abilities to delegate efficiently.
• Has the ability to relate to, train and instruct others.
• Is able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to multi-task.

Compensation

We have great benefits! (Benefits available to full-time associates)

• Major medical, dental, vision and other group benefits
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k
• 30% Employee Discount
• Hourly rate is commensurate with experience

Safety First!

Physical Environment/Working Conditions

This position requires some physical activity such as lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and walking. Unassisted lifting limits between 30 and 50 lbs. Individuals may be required to do any or all of these situations throughout the work day, with an emphasis on walking and standing for a major portion of the day. The outside environment will comprise most of the day with some inside building activity.

We want to hear from you

See what you are looking for? We want to hear from you. We are always looking for great talent on our team.

Have questions or don't see what you are looking for? We still want to hear from you. Our Human Resources team is here to help.

Restrictions apply. Pricing, promotions and availability may vary by location and at www.pikenursery.com or www.shop.pikenursery.com.