About this opportunity
Garden State Growers, LLC lists this 2026: Garden Center Team Lead - (Glens Falls, NY) opportunity in city of glens falls, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Simply Set is part of a family-owned wholesale grower specializes in a wide range of seasonal products, including annuals, perennials and vegetables. We partner with major retailers, supplying high-volume, high quality plant material, and pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service.
We are currently seeking a Team Lead to build and oversee a team of Merchandisers who will deliver specialized merchandising services for Walmart on behalf of wholesale suppliers. This role includes providing extensive training on the proper care of live goods, such as annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. The Team Lead will also guide the Simply Set merchandising team in training and supporting retail associates, ensuring they effectively manage their garden center operations and confidently engage with customers.
Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Recruit, interview, hire, and train Seasonal Merchandisers within the assigned market
Manage and oversee the day-to-day workflow and operations of the market
Administer employee discipline and terminations in accordance with company policies
Essential Duties:
Oversee one assigned market consisting of 7-12 stores
Interview, hire, and train merchandisers for all assigned stores, ensuring team members live near their locations to minimize drive time and mileage
Train and support the team to execute retail merchandising tasks, including product placement, displays, and signage
Train store associates on proper watering practices
Implement assigned retail schematics and merchandising materials
Ensure all merchandising meets Walmart's established standards
Train retail staff to complete scheduled tasks
Capture before-and-after photos of displays and merchandising plans and submit them to the Regional Manager
Consistently meet company and client objectives
Clock in and out using Volt and Chronotek for each store visit
Communicate and collaborate effectively with store management, associates, and suppliers
Deliver exceptional customer service
Strictly adhere to the assigned weekly labor hour budget
Visit each assigned store on a weekly basis
Work regularly alongside merchandisers in-store, including possible documentation
Upload only approved specification photos to OneDrive
Maintain ongoing communication with the Regional Manager via email, text and phone
Report any issues or concerns to the Regional Manager immediately
Submit weekly schedules for yourself and merchandisers to the Regional Manager by Friday evening of the prior week, and promptly communicate any changes
Saturday hours are required from April through October; holiday work may be required during peak season
All time-off requests must be approved by the Regional Manager
Qualifications
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities
High level of attention to detail
Proven leadership skills
Enjoys working outdoors with annual and perennial plants
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Must own and be able to use a smartphone
Must possess a smart phone
Completion of Scintilla In-Store certification required prior to start date
Valid driver license and reliable transportation required
Benefits
Health and Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Seasonal Paid Time Off (SPTO)
401(K) retirement plan, with eligibility after one year of service
Application
If you are interested in this position, please click the link below to submit your application.
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Who can apply
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