Garden Center Manager in Chattanooga, Tennessee at Pure Beauty Farms

Company Overview:
Headquartered in sunny Miami, Florida, Pure Beauty supplies the Southeast United States as well as neighboring Islands with annuals, perennials, succulents, mums, poinsettias, Tropicals and roses. We are a family-owned business with growing locations in Florida, Georgia, and Texas.

We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality plants and remaining up to date with the latest garden trends.

Job Summary:
We are currently seeking an experienced Merchandising Manager who is able to Provide customer support and drive sales growth, both internal and external, by building strong relationships with our stakeholders, buyers and consumers. The Manager is in charge of proper execution and presentation of all customers programs, planograms and new product introductions across their specific market.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Support and maintain a professional, team environment.
• Support with training as needed.
• Responsible for helping with onboarding of new employee's paperwork and teaming up with HR for proper compliance documentation.
• Responsible for managing the execution of retail programs including plan-o-gram optimization, proper product placement with approval of his or her director.
• Participates in group meetings or conference calls to set direction for the week’s priorities.
• Collaborates with his or her managers to identify opportunities to drive sales and gross margin.
• Communicates issues effectively throughout the chain of command.
• Ensure merchandise presentation is in accordance with Live Goods Department/Visual standards
• Work with store operators to design and execute creative displays to promote additional sales opportunities.
• Participate in district functions such as resets and events.
• Communicate with customer operations teams on the progress of programs, sales, opportunities or any pressing issues to build trusting relationships and reach internal and external goals.
• Responsible for making sure all stores ready for market walks that aligns with company initiatives.
• Utilize internal reporting metrics to ensure proper management of inventory flow, sales growth and shrink both internal and for our customers to achieve the forecasted goals.
• Assist in customer meetings to ensure proper rollout of new programs.
• Responsible for Management of budgeted hours.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Sales experience
• Preferred experience working with plants and live goods
• Customer service savvy
• Expectational communication skills both verbal and written
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to execute and think strategically
• Proactive to respond to ad hoc requests within market
• General math knowledge

Education and Experience:

• Degree in sales or business management
• 3+ years of experience in a merchandising role
• 4+ years of experience in management

Travel Requirement:
• Travel will be required for training and support at various locations.
• During black out days, Overtime will be required. (100 days of spring)
Greensboro, GA
Onsite
Full Time
About Pure Beauty Farms
Headquartered in sunny Miami, Florida, Pure Beauty supplies the Southeast United States as well as neighboring Islands with annuals, perennials, and succulents. We are a family-owned business with growing locations in Florida, Georgia, and Texas.

We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality plants and remaining up to date with the latest garden trends.

Come grow your career with us and apply for one our career opportunities.

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