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Holdridge Home and Garden, Ledyard, CT [posted 4/21/25]

Retail Nursery Salesperson

Holdridge Home and Garden Center is a full service, year round garden center with the recent addition of Ace Hardware in Ledyard, CT. We are seeking a full-time, experienced retail nursery salesperson.  Horticultural knowledge, education, and experience with plants, trees, and shrubs are required.

This position requires a valid driver’s license with a clean record.  Applicant must be reliable, responsible, and dependable.

The job requires 8-10 hour days, working four weekdays and at least one weekend day. Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in all weather conditions.

Primary responsibility is providing excellent customer service, selling all types of plant material to customers, and advising in horticultural knowledge.  Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask are beneficial.

Additional tasks are unloading and loading plant material, tagging, operating Kubota skid steer, loading bulk mulch with tractor bucket, plant maintenance, and following directions as necessary.

The pay for this position starts at $22 per hour, additional benefits include group health insurance availability, 401k match, and potential Profit Sharing distribution, as well as accrued paid time off per Company Handbook, and employee discount on purchases.

Please send resume to shari@holdridgegarden.com.

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Austin Ganim Landscape Design, Fairfield, CT [posted 3/12/25]

Fine Gardening Supervisor

AGLD is seeking an individual to fill the role of Fine Gardening Supervisor. This person will work with both the bed maintenance and seasonal color crews. They will coordinate with the Maintenance Manager and the Design Team to help achieve the aesthetic goals for each property.

Responsibilities:

• This is a hands on job that will require you to perform, oversee and teach crew members both verbally and by example fine gardening skills. You will be in the field at several properties per day with multiple crews, which you will supervise, direct and advise while working alongside.
• Additional responsibilities will be working with the Seasonal Color Program for containers, bedding annuals and holiday decorations.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate is bilingual (Spanish and English), is comfortable regularly communicating with both staff and customers.
• The position Requires a valid CT driver license, is dependable, reliable and responsible .
• Candidates should have strong working knowledge and be skilled in the care of annuals, bulbs, and perennials (deadheading, staking, dividing, cut backs, and tying) as well as weed and pest identification, and a working knowledge of pruning and care of ornamental trees and shrubs.
• Ideal candidates would also have experience with container plantings as well as seasonal and holiday décor.

Employment Type:

• A Full-time position, with 8 hour day, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday and some Saturdays (as make up for rain days or seasonal demand). The work is in person and based out of Fairfield, CT.

Compensation:

• The pay range for this position is $25-40 per hour, additional benefits include health Insurance and 401K.

To apply for the position please visit: http://www.austinganimlandscapedesign.com/employment-application-fine-gardening-supervisor.html

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Greenwich, CT [posted 2/11/25]

Greenhouse Department Manager

We are looking for an experienced nursery professional to lead our large greenhouse operation in Greenwich CT.  Come join an energic team focused on serving high quality plant material to our customers in a fast paced environment.  We are looking for a candidate to take ownership of our greenhouse operations around ordering, merchandising, and maintaining healthy plant material as well as to lead a small team in providing excellent customer service to our customers.  If interested please reach out to Matt Fitzpatrick at mfitzpatrick@siteone.com.

 

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White Flower Farm, Morris, CT [posted 1/29/25]

Store Manager

White Flower Farm in Morris, Connecticut is seeking a full-time, salaried, benefits eligible Store Manager. White Flower Farm’s Store Manager is responsible for the operation of our “brick and mortar” garden center in Morris, CT. This includes responsibility not only for the store’s P&L but for, even more important, providing visitors and customers with an in-person experience befitting White Flower Farm’s longstanding reputation for excellence in horticulture and customer service. The Store Manager does not directly oversee the extensive display gardens surrounding our store but collaborates with our Head Gardener and other company leaders to ensure that the store and gardens are complementary. The Store Manager works closely with our nursery production team in striking the right merchandising balance between plants grown at WFF and finished product purchased from wholesale providers. The Store Manager also staffs the store, managing both year-round and season team members as necessary and carefully planning labor to match the store’s functional requirements. In short, the Store Manager is part retail operator and merchandiser, part brand marketer, and part customer service agent.

Our store is where we get to meet and greet our customers (and would-be customers) in person, and every visit is an opportunity for us to learn about their needs and impress upon them that White Flower Farm is a trustworthy resource for achieving their gardening objectives. Our Store Manager plays a central role in making and sustaining those valuable connections and relationships and, more broadly, with making White Flower Farm a truly exceptional place to visit and buy from.

Responsibilities/Duties

Retail Sales

• Organize and present seasonal sales goals to senior management, including detail on the product categories and inventory requirements of the sales targets.
• Ensure that the Store product line is properly aligned with WFF’s catalog/online offerings.
• Create a positive guest experience. Assist and advise visitors with plant selections and answer questions as needed.
• Assume full responsibility for Store cash management and reconciliation, investigating discrepancies as they arise.
• Report on sales trends and identify/propose changes as necessary to achieve sales goals and objectives.
• Maintain historical sales, weather, event and community relevant data for year-to-year comparisons.

Marketing

• Develop and execute local marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with WFF’s marketing team in the execution of print and e-mail advertising plans.
• Plan and facilitate special events at the store to drive sales and enhance the customer experience.

Budgeting

• Create and manage the department’s expense budget relative to the annual revenue goal.
• Develop and propose improvements in inventory control and tracking procedures.
• Maintain information files and process paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper disposition of merchandise at year-end closing.

Purchasing

• Project and acquire plant material to meet Store revenue goals.
• Work with WFF nursery managers to utilize WFF-produced product whenever feasible.
• Provide direction and support for the exterior merchandising of the store.
• Direct the store’s interior creative assortment, presentation, and stock levels. WFF has a “hard goods” merchandising/purchasing team that will be primarily responsible for identifying and purchasing non-plant items for the Store.

Staffing

• Interview and select store staff to support seasonal plan and current job openings.
• Develop the skills of the Store customer service team, making clear the Store’s mission and goals.
• Train and direct the activities of the Store Grower and Lifting team members.
• Create and maintain Store policies with an emphasis on the safety of employees and visitors.

Off Season Responsibilities

• Work in other departments of the company as assigned during the Holiday season.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• At least 5 years of Garden Center Management experience.
• Demonstrated horticultural knowledge with experience in perennial plants and home gardening practices.
• PC proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office and Point of Sale applications.
• Retail staff supervisory experience.
• Ability to create and managing budgets.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the store including garden tractors and forklifts.
• Ability to work varied hours/days to oversee store operations. Weekend work is required during peak selling seasons.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift ­­50 lbs. when unloading trucks and transporting products.
• Ability to be sedentary for long periods.
• Ability to push, pull, reach and bend.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.

Working Conditions:

• Inside and outside including office, warehouse and greenhouse environments.
• Varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Compensation: $65,000.00 – $73,000.00 annually

Email ypenn@whiteflowerfarm.com to express interests.

White Flower Farm
Contact Name: Yahmina Penn
Email: ypenn@whiteflowerfarm.com
Phone: 860-496-9624 x6256

 

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Christensen Landscape Services, Northford, CT [posted 1/29/25]

Landscape Crew Leader

Our residential Award-Winning design/build landscape construction and maintenance company is seeking a Crew Leader in our Maintenance Division. This individual must be experienced, driven and passionate with gardening and leadership capabilities. As one of our Horticultural Crew Leaders, you will have an incredible opportunity to manage a crew of horticulturalists and maintain some of the most beautiful and prestigious landscapes in the New Haven County area.

Responsibilities:
· Garden installation and maintenance of woody, perennial and annual plant materials, trees and shrubs
· Deadheading, cutbacks, dividing, fertilizing, hand pruning of shrubs/small trees
· Container and annual flower bed design, installation and maintenance
· Indoor/outdoor holiday decorating
· General landscaping and groundskeeping
· Communication and collaboration efforts with co-workers
· Facilitate the flow of information between the field and account managers
· Ensure account managers are always fully informed of activities on properties
· Maintain communication with particular clients while on their property
· Plan and ensure the crew is prepared for daily tasks with appropriate equipment, tools, plant materials, etc.

Competencies:
· Passion for gardening, high level of integrity and commitment to excellence
· Great organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to manage time efficiently
· Ability to work collaboratively with the team
· Coaching and leadership skills
· Commitment to impeccable customer service
Experience:
· Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a landscape/horticultural field or equivalent
· Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in high end estate gardening
· Previous Foreman experience

General Requirements:
· Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
· Ability to work in various weather conditions
· Healthy physical condition with an ability to lift 40lbs. or more

Please send resume to Kim@christensenlandscape.com or call 203-484-0424 for more information.

 

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Hardscrabble Farms, North Salem, NY [posted 1/29/25]

Sales Representative (Plant Nursery)

Pay: $60,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year (compensation based on experience)

Work Location: North Salem, NY

 

Job description

Are you ready to grow your career in a thriving, family-run business with deep roots in the green industry? At Hardscrabble Farms, we’ve spent over 40 years cultivating excellence as one of the largest wholesale nurseries in the Tri-State area. Spanning 80 acres, our facility is a hub for quality, carrying an unparalleled variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and landscape materials.

We’re not just about plants – we’re about partnerships. Our team works closely with landscape professionals and designers, providing top-notch products and support to elevate their projects.

Now, we’re looking for a self-motivated, result-driven individual to join our dynamic team. If you’re passionate about the green industry, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are excited to contribute to beautiful landscapes, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Respond to sales inquiries via phone, email, and in-person, helping customers source premium nursery materials for their current and future landscape projects.
• Collaborate with the Sales Team to keep daily operations running smoothly in a fast-paced wholesale nursery environment.
• Create accurate estimates and orders for landscape professionals, ensuring their visions come to fruition.
• Proactively reach out to customers, building lasting partnerships while driving sales and strengthening loyalty.
• Keep the workspace clean, organized, and ready to impress – reflecting the excellence we deliver every day.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Sick Time
• IRA Plan
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 -10-hour shift
• Day shift

Job Type: Full-time

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge in plant names, identification and habits
• Exceptional Customer Service and organizational skills
• Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Work well under pressure
• Committed to success
• Ability to solve problems
• Determined employee
• Have a “can do” attitude
• Conversational Spanish, a plus

Requirements:

• Basic computer skills
• Six-day work week, in-season
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in nursery sales
• Plant name and identification

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Horticulture: 2 years (Required)

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@hardscrabblefarms.com

 

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Broken Arrow Nursery, Hamden, CT [Posted 1/29/25]

Sales Associate

Broken Arrow Nursery is a premier destination nursery that acquires, develops, and grows rare, unusual and garden-worthy plants. This position provides the opportunity to learn firsthand about the nursery industry and be part of a collaborative team of experienced nursery professionals.

Position Summary:

Broken Arrow Nursery is seeking a seasonal Sales Associate who will work under the supervision of the Sales Manager.  This position averages 24 hours per week with the possibility of more hours during the busy season (April-June). Though hours are largely flexible, Sunday availability is required.  Responsibilities include customer service (such as assisting customers with selecting plants, processing check outs, answering the phone/emails, etc.), helping to keep the sales yard and sales barn tidy, plant care (watering, weeding, deadheading, potting up, etc.), and unloading restock trailers into the sales yard. Ideal start date is in March and the nursery season runs through early November, with potential opportunity to extend employment into the Christmas season. We recognize that quality employees are essential for success and offer a competitive compensation package that includes both monetary and non-monetary incentives. Hourly pay generally ranges from minimum wage to $20/hour depending on qualifications.

Job Requirements:

Applicants should be energetic, physically fit, and have the ability to follow directions and work independently as well as part of a team. Experience with common computer applications (particularly Windows based) is beneficial, and basic knowledge of common plant material and care is strongly preferred. Interested applicants should e-mail or mail a resume and cover letter, including two references, to:

Broken Arrow Nursery

Attn: Rachel Conley – Sales Manager & Lead Propagator (rconley@brokenarrownursery.com)

13 Broken Arrow Rd., Hamden, CT 06518

To learn more details about our business please visit our website at www.brokenarrownursery.com

Application Deadline: February 14^th, 2025

 

Horticulturist Assistant

Position Summary:

Broken Arrow Nursery is currently seeking applicants to fill up to two seasonal Horticulturist Assistant positions.  These key positions are highly flexible and range from 16-48 hours per week with both short term and long-term opportunities available.  Opportunities exist for those seeking supplemental income or looking to take on a new career path. We recognize that quality employees are essential for success and offer a competitive compensation package that includes both monetary and non-monetary incentives.  Hourly pay generally ranges from minimum wage to $20/hour depending on qualifications.  Pay grade and ability to work during the offseason (Jan/Feb) may be extended beyond these parameters for highly exceptional candidates.

Main responsibilities will encompass a broad diversity of tasks related to the daily maintenance and care of the remarkably exciting diversity of rare and unusual plants we grow.  Additional opportunities exist to help with all phases of woody plant production including propagation, container production, field production and integrated pest management.  If you’re passionate about plants and excited to gain experience in the nursery industry this is the job for you!

Job Requirements:

Applicants must have a driver’s license and should be energetic, physically fit, and have the ability to follow directions and work independently as well as part of a team. Experience operating and maintaining farm equipment and nursery infrastructure is advantageous. Basic knowledge and experience with general plant material and care is beneficial but not essential.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should e-mail or mail a resume to:

Broken Arrow Nursery

Attn:  Adam Wheeler – Horticulture and Container Manager

13 Broken Arrow Rd.

Hamden, CT 06518

awheeler@brokenarrownursery.com

To learn more details about our business please visit our website at www.brokenarrownursery.com

Application Deadline: February 14^th 2025