Manager In Training

Full Time Manager in Training ** work with plants!!**Waterbury, Derby, Bristol, New Hartford, Southington & South Southington 

A M.I.T at ICS is the face of our Company to our Client’s Customers. This Manger will be supporting one of our stores in the Rochester, NY area. You must be able to travel to stores so reliable transportation is key. Additionally, they serve as some of the hardest workers around during our peak seasonal months.

This role is responsible for the visual merchandising, un-loading & stocking shipments of live goods and, customer relations at this location.

The Manger in Training reports to local leadership including store, area and district leadership.

The M.I.T will work with Client associates including retail and receiving partners.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• A basic knowledge of plants, gardening, landscaping, or an interest in learning about plants and gardening is helpful!
• Comply with ICS Company policies and procedures while driving the ICS Brand “Act Like You Own It”
• Initiative to work at challenging personal pace without constant direct oversight
• Computer savvy must use smart phone/tablet daily for time keeping requirements and email/text communication with the team
• Responsible for ensuring all delivery orders are accurate and checked in properly
• Advocate for watering standards to ensure the well-being of our live goods and that signage is always in place
• Stock tables and displays with merchandise while keeping garden center in order and planogram compliant with Client expectations
• Opportunity to take on additional hours during peak season offset by streamlined duties during non-peak season & weekend availability is highly desired

Requirements

• Access to reliable transportation
• Effective communication skills
• Candidate must be able to stand for long period of time and be able to carry up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable phone
• Must work a minimum of 40 hours a week
• Gas card included