Garden Centre Assistant Manager
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Job summary
As a member of the store”s Management Team, the Garden Centre Manager is responsible for managing and leading the Garden Centre by ensuring that the department operates efficiently with friendly and informed staff. Reporting to the Store Manager/General Manager, this role ensures customer satisfaction and retail execution that meets the performance expectations.
Benefits:
There are no available LMIAs for this position.
Wage can be negotiated higher for the right fit and experience level.
• An amazingly friendly team
• Continued career opportunities
• Profit-sharing (conditions apply)
• Employee discount
• Diverse, inclusive and safe working environment
• Work-life balance
• Flexible work hours
• Ongoing training and learning
• Scholarship opportunities
• Group benefit plan (conditions apply)
• On-site parking
• Public transportation nearby
• Working for an employer that”s involved in the community
• Working for a locally owned business
Responsibilities:
• Foster a culture that values excellent customer service.
• Maintain the quality of the Garden Centre”s presentation to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Educate customers in the care and maintenance of annuals, perennials, nursery stock and related products.
• Plan and manage daily/weekly Garden Centre activities, objectives and seasonal changeovers.
• Train, supervise, assist, coach, encourage, motivate, inspire and support team members in their departmental operations.
• Manage team members” performance, provide informal and constructive feedback, and recognize achievements and efforts.
• Prepare work schedules that meets business needs while working withing budget guidelines.
• Receive, scan and verify all incoming plant inventory.
• Oversee inventory accuracy and stock levels, as well as the rotation of annuals, perennials and nursery stock.
• Help with the store opening and closing responsibilities.
• Assist in selecting and orientating new employees.
• Resolve issues and conflicts while ensuring customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
Requirements / Skills
There are no available LMIAs for this position.
• 2+ Years Supervisory, leadership and/or managerial experience or relevant experience.
• 2+ Years of work experience in a Garden centre or related field
• Strong knowledge of nursery stock and horticultural products
• Approachable
• Ability to handle physical demands including standing/walking for 8 hours while frequently lifting and carrying items, using a ladder, twisting, turning and reaching
• Ability to plan, organize, communicate, delegate and follow up team”s activities and projects
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to find solutions to problems, adapt and cope with challenging situations and make difficult decisions
• Ability to work shifts (days, eveinings, week-ends and holidays)
• Pesticide handling licence (asset)
• Experience in retail sales, execution and operations (asset)
Salary: $22- $24.50 Per Hour
Vacancy Type:New
Job Type:
fulltime
Canadian Tire stores are owned and operated by independent Associate Dealers. Each Canadian Tire store has the sole and exclusive right to interview, select, hire and train their staff.