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Garden Center Assistant Manager in training

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Armstrong Garden Centers

Del Mar, CA (In Person)

$53,040 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/1/2026

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Job Description

Garden Center Assistant Manager in training Armstrong Garden Centers
  • 3.2 Del Mar, CA Job Details Full-time $24
  • $27 an hour 7 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Vision insurance Employee discount Employee stock ownership plan Life insurance Qualifications Sales management Outdoor work Merchandising Sales conversion rate (success metric) Retail management Management experience within retail industry Closing sales Full Job Description
  • Please apply directly on our
Website:
https://www.armstronggarden.com/careers/manager-trainee Garden Center Assistant Manager "Gardening without Guesswork" Armstrong Garden Centers, serving 130+ years, is a leader in the Garden Center Industry and is on the search for exceptional management candidates to join our Manager Training Program. This position combines both on the job and classroom training in preparation for an Assistant Store Manager position. Our Manager Trainee candidates work alongside an existing seasoned management team and serve as an integral success to the overall performance of the store and company. Manager Trainees participate in sales, customer service and management tasks. Position Description
  • How it works? Manager Trainees will participate in a 6 month manager training course including classroom and on-the job training in areas such as: Store operations Human Resources Visual Merchandising Financials Operations Buying Horticulture Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • What to look forward to!
Be an expert and brand ambassador for Armstrong Garden Center Able to connect with customers and provide expert knowledge of our products Mentor, coach and lead a team of 10-20 members Monitor inventory control, including ordering and buying materials. Responsible for taking ownership of Garden Center including, maintenance, watering, visual merchandising, marketing displays, and maintaining stock levels of product.
Manage operations:
POS, scheduling, budgets, KPIs, Follow safe work practices and reporting any unsafe working conditions to management and HR. Requirements
  • Do you have what it takes? Previous retail management experience Exceptional customer service skills Excellent salesmanship Compensation
  • We have great benefits! Medical, dental, life insurance after 30 days Paid holidays and paid vacation after 90 days Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401K Hourly rate will commensurate with experience Work Schedule
  • What to expect!
  • Garden Center hours (variable with season) five-days per week, weekends required Physical Environment/Working Conditions
  • Safety First!
Requires extensive use of back, legs, knees, arms, feet and hands for lifting, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, and walking. Unassisted lifting limits between 30 and 50 lbs. Individuals may be required to do any or all of these situations throughout the work day, with an emphasis on walking and standing for a major portion of the day. The outside environment will comprise most of the day with some inside building activity. Grooming Standards
  • Our Brand Promise!
Neat and clean grooming standards apply to Armstrong Garden Centers employees.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.00
  • $27.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you shopped at Armstrong Garden Centers?
Experience:
Retail management: 2 years (Required)
Garden Center:
1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person