Garden Center Manager Job at Dennis' 7 Dees, Lake Oswego, OR

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  • Dennis' 7 Dees
  • Lake Oswego, OR

Job Description

Lead a thriving garden center where your management expertise meets your passion for plants.

Calling experienced retail managers with deep horticultural knowledge: Take charge of our bustling Lake Oswego Garden Center, where you'll combine your leadership skills with plant expertise to drive a successful operation. As Store Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team, achieve ambitious goals, and help customers transform their outdoor spaces—all while working in the environment you love.

This isn't just retail management—it's leading a destination where plant enthusiasts come for expert advice and quality products. If you have the management chops and the plant knowledge to match, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

To apply please attach your cover letter and resume as one document. Due to high application volume, please highlight your plant and gardening experience to ensure your application receives consideration.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Experience & Operations

  • Ensure exceptional customer service and merchandising standards
  • Step in to support any department during training or busy periods
  • Lead by example during peak seasons and weekends
  • Maintain store appearance, cleanliness, and safety standards

Team Leadership & Development

  • Hire, train, and develop staff members
  • Manage performance, promotions, and career development
  • Create a positive, safe working environment
  • Handle HR functions including discipline and compensation decisions

Financial & Inventory Management

  • Monitor and achieve budget targets for revenue, margins, and profit
  • Oversee receiving, selection, quality control, and care of all merchandise
  • Manage inventory levels and plant care standards

Strategic Planning

  • Collaborate with Retail Director on store improvements
  • Research, plan, and execute approved initiatives
  • Contribute ideas for enhancing operations and customer experience

Required Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of retail management experience, preferably 2+ years in garden center, nursery, or landscaping
  • Comprehensive knowledge of plants and horticultural care practices
  • Technological competency to operate scheduling, performance, and inventory software systems
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds regularly and push/pull up to 200 pounds

Work Schedule and Environment

  • This position is located at our Lake Oswego garden center.
  • Hours of operation are 9am-6pm, 7 days a week
  • Primarily outdoor work environment (not climate controlled)
  • Physically demanding role requiring stamina and weather resilience

Benefits & Pay Range

  • $60,000-70,000 annual salary, dependent upon experience
  • Annual bonus tied to store and personal results
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
  • Comprehensive and affordable health insurance: medical, dental, vision, mental health, and alternative medicine
  • 401k with generous company match
  • 40% employee discount on all plants and retail merchandise
  • Partner discounts and employee store passes at Danner, Carhartt, Duluth Trading, Adidas, and Columbia.
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company

About Us

Dennis’ 7 Dees is a family-owned and operated business with deep roots in the Portland area. Along with our retail gardening stores, we provide residential and commercial landscaping services throughout Oregon and southwest Washington.

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Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work,

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