Management Trainee PositionsEssential functions depending on level of management trainee role might include:Producing annual budget and achieving budgeted goalsOverseeing and following goals presented in budgetsWorking with sales and inventory managers to identify orders on productEnsuring all orders are processed in a timely and sound mannerOverseeing nursery marketing in conjunction with the sales and marketing department focusing on specific promotions to enhance sales, availability communication, customer appreciation, promotional materials, and customer specific eventsAssisting with purchasing wholesale materialsEstablishing quantity needed to supplement inventory shortagesFollowing budget to help determine these quantitiesKeeping track of inventory and distinguishing any discrepancies to the warehouse managerContinuing to develop and improve pesticide program and educationIdentifying newest chemicals and those that have been discontinuedOverseeing maintaining of chemical usage logOverseeing maintaining MSDSHiring employees and conducting training, assisting with payroll dutiesAssigning work schedules and duties to employees, hiring employees, and supervising their workPreparing employees schedules or work assignmentsEntering time off hours and approving hours for payrollMaintaining safety awarenessSafety sensitive positionEnsuring all policies, procedures, and rules are being followed and those that violate are appropriately disciplinedImplementing safety trainingExplaining and enforcing safety regulations and policies to employeesCommunicating organizational policies and proceduresAccommodating employees with a job with light duty restrictionsProviding information to customers on the care of all goods and products sold and advising customers on procedural issues in addition to excellent customer serviceAssisting General Manager meetings as neededExperience/Skills:Ability to effectively coordinate and complete numerous activities simultaneouslyAbility to identify problems and work in conjunction with others to implement effective solutionsIndependent judgment to develop creative solutions to spontaneous problems that may ariseExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalMust be able to work effectively under pressureForklift experience and certification requiredFull Time Position (10 hour days in most cases)The work requires walking and standing entire shiftMust be able to lift, pull, push, and/or carry 50lbs.Work Environment is weather dependent. Summer heat and winter cold are consistent work temperaturesPre employment drug screening requiredWill need to operate equipment or drive on company businessExcellent benefit packageEOEE-Verify Participating CompanyQualificationsSkills:Reliability/Dependability: ExpertProblem-Solving & Initiative: AdvancedMicrosoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint: IntermediateFriendliness: AdvancedActive Listening Skills: AdvancedBehaviors:Team Player: Works well as a member of a groupDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityExperience:Required: 3 years Retail managementPreferred: Plant care and knowledgeEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.