Job Description

A well-established horticulture company is seeking an experienced Grower Location Manager to oversee daily greenhouse operations, plant production, team leadership, inventory, and sales support.

Location: Confidential in Pennsylvania; Also accepting applicants for this position at locations in North & South Carolina. Generous relocation package included. 

Responsibilities

• Manage daily greenhouse and garden center operations
• Oversee plant production, inventory, merchandising, pricing, signage, and plant quality
• Hire, train, and supervise greenhouse labor, sales associates, and support staff
• Receive, inspect, water, display, and maintain healthy plant inventory
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate restocking needs
• Maintain labor reports, pesticide application logs, plug grade sheets, disease logs, and testing records
• Identify pest, disease, and plant health issues and take corrective action
• Support the sales team in building strong retail customer relationships
• Communicate regularly with district management on staffing, inventory, production, and sales updates
• Follow company safety policies and state and federal Department of Agriculture regulations

Qualifications

• Greenhouse, nursery, garden center, or horticulture management experience required
• Degree in horticulture, plant science, agriculture, business, or related field preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of plant care, watering, fertility, pest management, and inventory control
• Ability to coach and train employees while supporting sales goals
• Comfortable working independently and outdoors in varying conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform frequent standing, walking, and bending

Compensation and Benefits

• $100-140K base salary + performance-based incentives
• Health insurance
• 401(k) +4% match
• Career advancement opportunities
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Supportive team environment with a company passionate about plants and growing

This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on greenhouse, nursery, garden center, or horticulture management experience who enjoys working with plants, leading people, maintaining high-quality plant material, and helping drive sales growth. 

For questions about this role or other opportunities in nursery, greenhouse, or agriculture, please contact Melissa Shelton at (816) 704-5416 or melissa.shelton@gogpac.com

Please submit your resume to be considered. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. All conversations are confidential.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.