Top Benefits
About the role
Company Overview
Islington Nurseries Ltd. is a well-established company with over 70 years of experience in the Greater Toronto Area, specializing in commercial landscape construction, as well as commercial landscape maintenance. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction drives us to provide exceptional products and services to homeowners and landscape professionals.
Our business has been founded on great customer service, and we continue to build a solid reputation in Landscape Construction and Supplies and are well known in the Maintenance industry for exemplary service and the highest industry standards.
Outdoor Nursery Team Lead
Responsibilities:
- Train and coach sales staff
- Reports to Stone Yard Manager
- Resolve any customer issues, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Merchandising all plants and trees to maximize sales
- Always maintain a safe working environment
- Able to lead staff as needed, process merchandise and track inventory
- Able to drive sales and develop action plans to increase sales
- Oversee the safety of all operations and follow-up as required for solutions
- Able to communicate professionally and be courteous to all customers and staff
- Respond in a timely fashion to all inquiries by email, phone, in-person
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Requirements:
- Horticulture knowledge
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Minimum 5 years experience as a Landscape Installer or retail experience in a related lead role
- Knowledge of and how to care for different plants and trees
- Must be detail oriented, accurate and have an aptitude for basic math
- Strong work ethic – reliable and punctual
- Able to lead and direct a team for successful daily operations
- Proven organizational skills
- Able to work outdoors with change in temperatures
- Ability to be a visible team-player and have excellent interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
- Accuracy in your paperwork, attention to detailed information and able to provide solutions to clients in a positive manner
- Able to assume responsibility and have a flexible team-player attitude
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Experience:
- Retail Horticulture: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Islington Nurseries Ltd.
Islington Nurseries Ltd., is a family run business and has been operating in Etobicoke for over 60 years.
High standards and dependability are the foundation on which our company continues to grow.
Our wholesale trade yard at 270 Evans Avenue service the requirements of many Toronto landscapers. At this 6 acre location we stock a large supply of Interlock product, natural stone and bulk aggregate product. What makes us different , is the knowledgeable and approachable staff.
In the spring of 2006, our Garden Centre relocated to 1000 Islington Avenue, 25,000 square feet of both indoor and outdoor seasonal displays. The Islington Nurseries team of floral designers also share this address, where they create original designs including indoor and outdoor displays and arrangements for all occasions.
As the result of consistent, reliable and qualified service, many of our commercial maintenance sites have been customers for more than 20 years. In addition to the scheduled maintenance services, we have installed many award winning floral displays.
Our Construction management team has overseen landscape construction projects which range in size from $60,000 to over 2 million. Though the size and scope of work may vary, our projects are finished on time and as scheduled.
‘Your team is the hardest working and most reliable…' – Mark Garland, Lewis Builds Safety is a priority at Islington Nurseries Ltd. All personnel, are required to follow strict safety protocols and procedures during the course of any project.
We are continually updating our equipment to provide the most efficient service possible. We stand behind our service 100% and will always represent ourselves with integrity and pride.
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Overview
Islington Nurseries Ltd. is a well-established company with over 70 years of experience in the Greater Toronto Area, specializing in commercial landscape construction, as well as commercial landscape maintenance. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction drives us to provide exceptional products and services to homeowners and landscape professionals.
Our business has been founded on great customer service, and we continue to build a solid reputation in Landscape Construction and Supplies and are well known in the Maintenance industry for exemplary service and the highest industry standards.
Outdoor Nursery Team Lead
Responsibilities:
- Train and coach sales staff
- Reports to Stone Yard Manager
- Resolve any customer issues, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Merchandising all plants and trees to maximize sales
- Always maintain a safe working environment
- Able to lead staff as needed, process merchandise and track inventory
- Able to drive sales and develop action plans to increase sales
- Oversee the safety of all operations and follow-up as required for solutions
- Able to communicate professionally and be courteous to all customers and staff
- Respond in a timely fashion to all inquiries by email, phone, in-person
*
Requirements:
- Horticulture knowledge
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Minimum 5 years experience as a Landscape Installer or retail experience in a related lead role
- Knowledge of and how to care for different plants and trees
- Must be detail oriented, accurate and have an aptitude for basic math
- Strong work ethic – reliable and punctual
- Able to lead and direct a team for successful daily operations
- Proven organizational skills
- Able to work outdoors with change in temperatures
- Ability to be a visible team-player and have excellent interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
- Accuracy in your paperwork, attention to detailed information and able to provide solutions to clients in a positive manner
- Able to assume responsibility and have a flexible team-player attitude
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Experience:
- Retail Horticulture: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Islington Nurseries Ltd.
Islington Nurseries Ltd., is a family run business and has been operating in Etobicoke for over 60 years.
High standards and dependability are the foundation on which our company continues to grow.
Our wholesale trade yard at 270 Evans Avenue service the requirements of many Toronto landscapers. At this 6 acre location we stock a large supply of Interlock product, natural stone and bulk aggregate product. What makes us different , is the knowledgeable and approachable staff.
In the spring of 2006, our Garden Centre relocated to 1000 Islington Avenue, 25,000 square feet of both indoor and outdoor seasonal displays. The Islington Nurseries team of floral designers also share this address, where they create original designs including indoor and outdoor displays and arrangements for all occasions.
As the result of consistent, reliable and qualified service, many of our commercial maintenance sites have been customers for more than 20 years. In addition to the scheduled maintenance services, we have installed many award winning floral displays.
Our Construction management team has overseen landscape construction projects which range in size from $60,000 to over 2 million. Though the size and scope of work may vary, our projects are finished on time and as scheduled.
‘Your team is the hardest working and most reliable…' – Mark Garland, Lewis Builds Safety is a priority at Islington Nurseries Ltd. All personnel, are required to follow strict safety protocols and procedures during the course of any project.
We are continually updating our equipment to provide the most efficient service possible. We stand behind our service 100% and will always represent ourselves with integrity and pride.