Patuxent Nursery is a nationally recognized Top 100 Garden Center dedicated to providing the highest quality plants and exceptional customer service. Located in the Bowie area, we have been serving our community for 30 years with a passion for green spaces and a commitment to affordability. Our expansive garden center features a large nursery, diverse plant selection, and a charming gift shop, making us a go-to destination for gardening enthusiasts and casual shoppers alike. We have a thriving residential planting service program, but are looking for someone to help us develop a full scale Landscape division.
Requirements
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversight of all aspects of the Patuxent Outdoors Department, including development of a yearly budget
Responsible for achieving budgeted sales and profit objectives of the Patuxent Outdoors Department
Assist in the development of a marketing plan
Assist with Retail Sales activities in the Nursery by training the Yard Sales Staff to help sell landscaping jobs
PRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate labor, materials and production for all jobs
Ensure we comply with local requirements (Miss Utility, Permits, etc..)
Place and track orders with buyers to ensure timely delivery of materials
Apply for all necessary permits as required by local authorities
Ensure all materials leaving the nursery for a job are properly tracked and removed from Inventory
SALES RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualify and screen leads
Set up sales appointments
Bid prospective jobs and provide written proposals
Collection of deposits, job draws and final payment from customers
Final walkthrough of completed jobs with customers and/or sub contractors