Seasonal Plant Sales Supervisor

at  Sheridan Nurseries Limited

YOUR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide leadership and direction to all Seasonal Plant Sales Associates, including holding all direct reports accountable and actively provide training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Be familiar with, and actively strive to achieve, store and Seasonal Plant Category sales targets.
• Assist guests by answering inquiries, conveying product knowledge, and providing a high level of guest service while ensuring that the guest receives the complete solution to suit their needs.
• Oversee Seasonal Plant Category inventory and upkeep of plant material, ensuring quality standards are met while minimizing scrap, shrink, and aged inventory.
• Submit supplemental orders that allow for inventory levels to be maintained for maximum sales while also ensuring that inventory targets are met at year-end.
• Collaborate with receiving staff to ensure that all incoming Seasonal Plant shipments have been accurately verified, tagged/priced, and displayed on the sales floor.
• Maintain department standards of excellence and visual merchandising standards.
• Work in conjunction with Store Management and the Joint Health & Safety Committee to ensure a safe work environment for all through active observations, hazard reporting, coaching on relevant health and safety best practices, and leading by example.
• Work collaboratively to ensure timely and accurate order pulling of Seasonal Plant Category product, along with the coordination and scheduling of plantings and deliveries in accordance with store directives and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be enrolled in or have completed high school and be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Existing knowledge base of horticulture, specifically Seasonal Plant Category product, with an ability and commitment to learn and develop.
• Previous experience in retail and/or horticulture.
• Passion for the industry and position with an enthusiastic approach to selling and guest service.
• Leadership and organizational abilities, including effective teamwork.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions with an attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and prioritize multiple tasks and situations with effective time management skills.
• You are punctual and dependable, and highly value honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• This job requires extended periods of walking and standing, as well as the ability to lift 50lbs and work in various weather conditions and environments.

Please refer the Job description for details