Job Summary Howdy! Pueblo is an 11 year old House Plants store regarded as one of the best in the country, where our motto is 'Enabling Curiosity' which drives everything we do. We have a large indoor and outdoor area, coffee cart and greenhouses that keep our space dynamic and unique. We take a lot of pride in the joy and optimism of our space in hectic times and are looking for someone with a keep eye for attention and detail, but also an optimistic outlook and proficiency in managing a team and communicating. An Independent mindset with a drive to work and grow with the owners is essential. Enabling our team at Pueblo to thrive involves both open, positive communication skills and trust in both yourself and our over 20 years combined hands-on experience. Living nearby and understanding current aesthetics and central Phoenix is essential, as is dealing with a diverse clientele. Working on a small team for a small business can be challenging if coming from a corporate world, so someone engaged and self-starting with great communication skills and a relaxed Type-A personality will thrive best. Owners are in and out of the store often and not hands off, but there are large gaps of time where the shop is left to run with a reliable team -currently just missing someone to help lead with experience and attention to detail. In this role, you will oversee daily store activities, manage a small dedicated team, and ensure an exceptional customer experience. Your passion for horticulture, gardening, and outdoor work will drive the success of our nursery. You will be responsible for maintaining a well-stocked, organized, and visually appealing retail environment while providing expert advice on plant care and our environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine your retail expertise with your love for outdoor living and gardening. Duties Lead daily nursery operations, including sales, stocking, merchandising, and customer service to create an inviting shopping environment Help oversee inventory levels through effective stock control, ordering, and plant identification to ensure product availability and freshness with a dedicated stockist. Provide knowledgeable assistance to customers on gardening techniques, plant care and interiorscaping. Oversee POS (Point of Sale) systems and cashiering processes, including cash handling and retail math accuracy. Bank drop offs and maintaining change in a cash drawer 1-2x weekly. Coordinate outdoor work activities such as cleaning the exterior, sidewalk, landscape maintenance, and plant installation projects to maintain the nursery's aesthetic appeal Train and supervise staff on product knowledge, customer service skills, retail basics, and safety procedures Maintain a clean, organized store environment with attention to merchandising standards and proper stocking procedures. Communicate effectively with customers via phone or in person. Requirements Proven experience in retail sales within a nursery or garden center environment with a strong understanding of horticulture principles Familiarity with Square POS and Google Workspaces, cashiering procedures, cash handling, and retail math accuracy Strong organizational skills for inventory management and merchandising tasks Excellent communication skills in English; multilingual abilities are a plus but not required. Work experience including gardening or landscape maintenance is highly desirable, as is the openness to learn. Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting plants or supplies and working outdoors in various weather conditions - including Summers in Phoenix. Customer service-oriented mindset with the ability to handle phone communication professionally Passion for gardening and outdoor living with a proactive approach to sales growth and team leadership Join us as a Retail Nursery Manager where your expertise will cultivate growth—both in our business and in our community! 10% Tip Share increases pay, as do performance bonuses.

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Paid time off Store discount Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person