Department Manager/Buyer – Indoor Tropical Plants - Saanich

GARDENWORKS is British Columbia’s largest independently owned garden centre company with 10 locations across Vancouver’s lower mainland, Vancouver Island, and South Okanagan.

Join GARDENWORKS and play a key role in our shared mission of connecting people to our natural world through plants.

In this role you will take ownership of sourcing and curating a timely assortment of indoor tropical & flowering plant offerings. Working to meet or exceed planned sales volumes, managing quick inventory turns, and achieving targeted gross profit margins. We look to you to have a proactive approach to buying that always provides our customers with the best quality and plant selection that GARDENWORKS is known for.

Job type: Full time 40 hours per week. Salary: $22.00 – 24.00/hr, weekend availability required

Overview of role:

  • Building sales and supporting the GARDENWORKS Brand by providing outstanding service to our guests
  • Sharing your plant knowledge - informing customers about plant care, the light requirements, how often to water – setting them up for success!
  • Ensuring buying direction is on target based on analysis of weekly/monthly sales, current stock & customer trends
  • Receiving, pricing & ongoing plant maintenance - we only sell high quality, healthy plants!
  • Working with the store merchandiser in creating displays that inspire our guests

Is this you?

  • A passion for what we do – connecting people to nature and growing!
  • A strong knowledge base of indoor tropical plants including proper care & maintenance
  • 3+ years customer service experience, preferably in a retail setting
  • Strong organization skills are self-directed, and you work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Confident using MS Excel, Outlook and with utilizing our POS system for sales analysis and forecasting
  • You believe in fostering a positive and respectful workplace - listening, looking for solutions and encouraging open communication among the team
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends, and holidays – you’re available to work when our guests’ shop!

Positions within the garden centre require extended periods of walking and standing, as well as the ability to perform some lifting

We offer a culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance, 50/50 shared benefits program for eligible full-time employees, and an amazing employee discount!

GARDENWORKS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Interested applicants please apply through our website at www.gardenworks.ca/careers or forward to careers@gardenworks.ca