Perennial & Roses Assistant Supervisor bei Tagawa Gardens

Description

The Perennial & Roses Assistant Supervisor is categorized as a Full time, Year-Round, non-exempt position. This job posting is intended to convey partial information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, EXPECTATIONS OF STAFF & WORK ENVIRONMENT

GUEST EXPERIENCE:

o Exceed guest expectations for service, product, quality, availability, and timely accurate order fulfillment.

o Develop familiarity with department products to effectively assist guests.

o Uphold standards for a strong company image that invites guests to repeat their business.

o Responsible for knowing weekly sales, in-store specials we are promoting, and special events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Communicate with various departments within the garden center who may need information regarding vendors, inventory, products, deliveries, etc.

o Assist Supervisor with department operations to include all aspects of the rose/perennial retail sales floors including the purchasing, receiving, stocking, and merchandising of product.

o Assist Supervisor with key strategic initiatives to drive high performance including department organization and layout, product offering and purchasing inventory, staffing and staff expertise, target guests and merchandising, in-store processes, sales generation, and sales support.

o Assist with the opening of the Perennials and Rose departments in February and closing of the departments at the end of the season. This includes thoroughly cleaning the department and organize the racks, tables, and shelving where needed. Following the closure of the department you will be expected to assist in other departments as needed. 

o Assist with planting and plant maintenance.

o Assist with the unloading of product upon arrival, along with pricing and prompt stocking of product.

o Ensure daily maintenance of plant material in department (i.e., watering, removing non-saleable/damaged plants, removal of faded flowers/leaf material, and pruning to shape plants as needed).

o Pay constant attention to signage; all varieties of product must have correct information and prices.

o Create and maintain departmental displays.

o Daily housekeeping of the department (sweeping, dusting, trash pickup and removal, etc.)

TEAM MANAGEMENT:

o Collaborate and assist Supervisor in maintaining operational processes, procedures and plans that support the goals and objectives of the company.

o Assist with the training and coaching Perennial Associates in guest experience best practices and facilitate a culture whereby every team member is passionate about guest service. 

o Collaborate with Supervisor to create a positive, challenging and exciting environment which is conducive to high-performance, teamwork, and a great place to work for all Associates.

o In Supervisor’s absence, direct Associates to perform tasks. Assist with building strong teamwork within your department, across the Garden Center and with outside suppliers.

o Maintain a positive, challenging, and exciting environment which is conducive to high-performance, productivity, teamwork, and a great place to work for departmental staff.

o Trains team members to be aware of and comply with the companies’ policies and procedures.

o Strong leadership abilities to assist with overseeing and directing department staff in achieving departmental goals, maximizing productivity and efficiency.

o If requested, assist with scheduling of staff labor hours to adequately cover department needs, while staying within labor budget.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

o Continuing desire to learn more about perennials and gardening in Colorado and be willing to learn to diagnose plant health issues.

o Willingness to work overtime as needed; and be in communication with Supervisor.

o Working knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

o Consistent attention to detail, sense of urgency, problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

BENEFITS

Medical/Dental/Vision/Accidental Insurance, Accrued Sick Pay, Accrued Vacation Time, Holiday Pay, Employee Discounts, 401(k)

All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, racial status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. 

If interested in applying for this position, please visit www.TagawaGardens.com.  All applications are due no later than 9/27/2025.

Requirements

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

o Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States.

o High School graduate, GED, or equivalent education is required.

o Adequate math skills to understand percentages.

o All candidates hired, rehired, or promoted into administration or supervisory roles must satisfactorily complete a background check to be eligible for this position.

All positions within Tagawa Gardens require assisting other departments during critical times in the peak season, to include lifting and carrying heavy materials throughout the day. This position requires that you can regularly lift and/or move up to 60lbs to the waist and carry it 10 ft. with or without reasonable accommodation. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All employees must follow the safety guidelines and procedures set by Tagawa Gardens, use equipment and materials correctly for their intended purpose, and determine appropriate action for dealing with all situations that may arise.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.