Manager Trainee

Management Trainee PositionsEssential FunctionsProduce annual budget and achieve budgeted goalsOversee and follow goals presented in budgetsWork with the sales, inventory managers to identify orders on productMake sure all orders are being processed in timely sound mannerOversee nursery marketing in conjunction with the sales and the marketing department focusing on specific promotions to enhance sales, availability communication, customer appreciation, promotional materials and customer specific eventsAssist with purchasing wholesale materialsEstablish quantity needed to supplement inventory shortagesFollow budget to help determine these quantitiesKeep track of inventory and distinguish any discrepancies to the warehouse managerContinue to develop and improve pesticide program and educationIdentify newest chemicals and those that have been discontinuedOversee maintaining of chemical usage logOversee maintaining MSDSHire employees and conduct training, assist with payroll dutiesAssign work schedules and duties to employees, hire employees, and supervise their workPrepare employees schedules or work assignmentsEnter time off hours and approve hours for payrollMaintain safety awarenessSafety sensitive positionEnsure all policies, procedure, and rules are being followed and those that violate are appropriately disciplinedImplement safety trainingExplain and enforce safety regulations and policies to employeesCommunicate organizational policies and proceduresAccommodate employees with a job with light duty restrictionsProvide information to customer on the care of all goods and products sold and advice customer on procedural issues in addition to excellent customer service.Assist General Manager meetings as neededExperience / Skills:Ability to effectively coordinate and complete numerous activities simultaneously.Ability to identify problems and work in conjunction with others to implement effective solutions.Independent judgment to develop creative solution to spontaneous problems that may arise.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Must be able to work effectively under pressureForklift experience and certification requiredFull Time Position (10 hour days in most cases)The work requires walking and standing entire shiftMust be able to lift, pull, push and/or carry 50lbs.Work Environment is weather dependent. Summer heat and winter cold are consistent work temperatures.Pre employment drug screening requiredWill need to operate equipment or drive on company businessExcellent benefit packageEOEE-Verify Participating CompanyQualificationsSkillsPreferred Reliability/ Dependability: ExpertProblem-Solving & Initiative: AdvancedMicrosoft Office: Excel, Word, Powerpoint: IntermediateFriendliness: AdvancedActive Listening Skills: AdvancedBehaviorsPreferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a groupDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityExperienceRequired 3 years: Retail managementPreferred Plant care and knowledgeEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.