Job Description: Store Manager - (English and Spanish)
Overview: Newton Nurseries, a management-owned company with over 40 years of experience in the green industry, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic General Manager to lead our central Houston location. As a fast-growing wholesale nursery serving professional landscapers, we are committed to providing high-quality plant material and associated landscape items to help our clients thrive.
Duties:
- Lead and oversee all aspects of the nursery, with a focus on business development, sales, and growth.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth and achieve financial targets.
- Ensure exceptional customer service by fostering strong relationships with clients and effectively addressing their needs.
- Implement best practices in wholesale nursery management to optimize operations.
- Oversee inventory management, stock rotation, and product displays to enhance the customer experience.
- Supervise staff, providing guidance, support, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Utilize strong leadership skills to motivate the team, delegate tasks efficiently, and ensure sales and operational excellence.
- Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, internal teams, and management to maintain alignment with company strategy.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in sales leadership roles, including business development and account management.
- Strong business acumen and management experience.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish to effectively interact with customers and stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to negotiate and close deals with customers, suppliers, and vendors to increase sales and optimize costs.
- Proficiency in operations and stock management, ensuring adequate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
Newton Nurseries offers competitive compensation along with benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for career development. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the green industry and possess the required skills and experience for this role, we invite you to join our team as a General Manager. Be part of our mission to support professional landscapers and contribute to the growth of Newton Nurseries.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- Sales: 5 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77092: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person