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Store Manager
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Bantings Nursery
Lacombe, LA (In Person)
$45,760 Salary, Full-Time
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Store Manager Banting's Nursery — Lacombe, LA Full-Time Reports to: General Manager About Banting's Nursery Banting's Nursery is a locally owned garden center in Lacombe, Louisiana, offering quality plants, gardening supplies, and expert advice to home gardeners and landscape professionals across the Northshore. We take pride in our knowledgeable staff, curated plant selection, and the personal service that keeps our customers coming back season after season. Position Summary The Store Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Banting's Nursery — leading the team, driving sales, managing inventory, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for someone who loves plants, people, and running a tight operation. Key Responsibilities Operations Oversee all daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and facility maintenance Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor and outdoor growing areas Ensure plants and merchandise are properly labeled, priced, and presented Monitor and maintain plant health across all departments; direct staff on watering, fertilizing, and pest management schedules Team Leadership Hire, train, schedule, and supervise full-time and seasonal staff Set clear expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and conduct performance reviews Foster a positive, team-oriented work culture with a focus on customer service and product knowledge Sales & Customer Service Engage customers on the floor, answer plant and gardening questions, and assist with product selection Resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally Drive upsell and add-on opportunities; promote seasonal programs and specials Inventory & Purchasing Monitor stock levels and communicate reorder needs to the buyer Receive, inspect, and log incoming plant and hardgoods shipments Reduce shrink through attentive plant care, rotation, and markdowns on aging inventory Oversee seasonal color program Financial Meet or exceed monthly sales targets Manage labor scheduling within budget Assist with end-of-month reporting and reconciliation as needed Qualifications 3+ years of retail or nursery management experience preferred Working knowledge of landscape plants common to South Louisiana (trees, shrubs, perennials, tropicals, natives) Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, seasonal environment Excellent customer service and communication skills Comfortable with POS systems and basic computer tasks (email, spreadsheets) Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours during peak seasons (spring/fall) Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience Health insurance 401(k) Employee plant discount Paid time off Opportunity for growth within the Windmill Nursery family of companies Banting's Nursery is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit resumes to careers@windmillnurseryllc.com