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GARDEN CENTRE MANAGER
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Our picturesque retail Nursery set in the foothills of Tea Tree Gully has an opportunity for professional individual with proven management skills to actively work alongside and manage a small team. If you are passionate about plants and gardens, able to provide excellent customer service and advice have an awareness of the horticultural Industry then I encourage you to apply.
MAIN OBJECTIVES:
- Oversee daily operations of the garden centre, ensure all team members duties are set and completed, encourage productivity.
- Liaise with directors to establish and achieve goals.
- Hands on focused approach to management of POS, excellent keyboard skills.
- Competent with Invoicing and data entry.
- Administering of deliveries, stock replenishment, and placement.
- Ability to inspire and motivate a team, provide training and guidance.
- Ensure customer service is being delivered in all areas of the garden centre.
- Manage all aspects of staffing from rostering to reviews.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise daily operations.
- Create and maintain appealing visual displays to a high standard.
- Update developed policies and procedures when required.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Positive, professional attitude to customer service.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience within the Horticultural Industry preferred.
- Former experience in a managerial role.
- Demonstrate commercial awareness and understanding of budgets from profitability, margins, marketing- promotions and driving retail sales.
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills & possess initiative.
- Proficient using IT systems, in particular Microsoft Office Packages, POS till system and cloud-based platforms.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, manual handling and lifting is essential.
- Have proven knowledge of green life, can confidently provide practical gardening advice, recommend plants for varied applications.
- Awareness of OHSW requirements.
- Reliable, punctual.
- Attention to detail.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Previous managerial experience in a garden centre setting.
Diploma in Horticulture, Minimum Cert III in horticulture or equivalent.
HR management experience, in particular performance management.
Knowledge of national wholesale supply chains.
Experience with seasonal plant ordering highly regarded.
How to apply:
Please submit a short cover letter and current resume to kate@newmansnursery.com.au
closing date for applications is at 5pm on Friday 28th February.
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CASUAL NURSERY TEAM MEMBER 10 – 25 hours per week
Our Nursery nestled in the foothills of Tea Tree Gully has been delivering SA with quality plants, expert service, and advice for 5 generations. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our close knit team. Someone who is confident in providing excellent customer service and provide practical gardening advice.
The role is customer service focused with some physical elements. Including manual plant handling, nursery ground maintenance, general housekeeping duties and heavy lifting.
Requirements:
Horticultural certificate or previous industry experience highly regarded.
Confidently diagnosis pest and diseases.
Must have a clear understanding of plants for varied applications.
Customer service experience, able to process POS and EFT transactions.
Data entry – Invoicing systems highly valued.
Enthusiastic and motivated, provide great work ethic.
Able to complete tasks promptly, and follow instructions effectively.
Can work autonomously and within a team environment.
Able to communicate effectively.
Capacity for physical work ability to lift up to 25kg.
Reliable, must have your own transport.
Available over a 7 day week roster including one weekend shift.
Why work with us?
Surround yourself in the beautiful established grounds of Newman’s Nursery every day.
Our family-owned and run Nursery offers work-life balance and collaborative company culture.
We offer above-award wages, negotiated regarding qualifications and experience.
Career development, full on the job training provided and flexible working arrangements.
Please submit a short cover letter and current resume to kate@newmansnursery.com.au
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