Wholesale Nursery Manager

The Wholesale Nursery Manager is a full-time, on-site job based in Madison, CT. This position assists with daily nursery operations, including plant production, inventory management, and order fulfillment. The manager collaborates with leadership to plan seasonal production, oversees work crew tasks, and monitors plant health and condition.

Qualifications

• Relevant education or training in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience in nursery or landscape operations.
• Strong Communication skills to motivate team members.
• Practical understanding of horticulture, including care of dwarf conifers, rhododendron, native plants, and other flowering shrubs.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, manage schedules, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced outdoor work environment.
• Comfort working in varying weather conditions and performing hands-on physical tasks such as lifting, moving containers, and operating nursery equipment safely.
• Basic proficiency with record-keeping and inventory systems; familiarity with order processing or simple business software is beneficial.

Summer Hill Nursery Inc. is a wholesale nursery specializing in dwarf conifers, rhododendrons, native plants. and other flowering shrubs. The nursery focuses on growing high-quality plants in one- to seven-gallon containers tailored for independent garden centers and professional landscapers. Known for its diverse and carefully curated plant selection, Summer Hill Nursery supports customers seeking distinctive and reliable nursery stock. Team members work in a hands-on environment where plant health, quality, and customer satisfaction are central to daily operations.