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Wilsons Greenhouse & Garden Centre is currently looking for a Yard Manager to oversee our bulk materials and brick yard. This position will require the individual to not only manage the day to day operation of the yard, but also run it effectively having to do everything from loading customers, sales and knowledge of the various products, maintaining equipment (i.e. skid steer), organizing brick sales orders and ordering bulk landscaping materials.
Skills and Qualifications:
Two to five years experience in a similar position;
Must be very organized with a high attention to detail;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Computer skills and knowledge of computer networks;
A demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently, and as part of a team, in a demanding work environment that experiences frequent pressure;
Ability to provide stability and motivation to staff;
Knowledge of landscape supplies an asset (i.e. paving stones, topsoil, sod, trees and shrubs) but we will train;
Excellent customer service skills.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Flexible schedule must be able to work evenings and weekends;
Dealing with sales;
Must be able to run/maintain skid steer, etc - will train;
Load customers with merchandise purchased;
Dealing with staffing issues;
Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met;
Initiating changes to improve the business.
Starting salary will depend on experience. Year round employment.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Mix and prepare soils