Careers

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Multiple Locations, CT [updated 6/17/24]

Nursery Positions

SiteOne is hiring nursery leaders and sales members to come work for a growing team of industry talent that focuses on providing exceptional customer service and structured career development.  One of SiteOne’s core values is to be a great place to work for our associates and we take this seriously by providing predictable hours, excellent benefits, a safe work environment, and actionable plans for each individual employee’s growth.  Come help us grow our team towards world class.

Please see current opportunities below and reach out to Matt Fitzpatrick with any questions or interest at mfitzpatrick@siteone.com.

Greenwich:

Assistant Branch Manager
Nursery Department Manager
Nursery Sales

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Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, Greenwich, CT [posted 6/14/24]

Retail Sales Manager

A top 50, upscale Garden Center seeks new Retail Manager to oversee store staffing, purchasing of hard goods and pottery and daily customer service interactions. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plants and gardening, coupled with strong leadership and organizational skills. Applicants need exceptional taste, top tier merchandising skills, a good working knowledge of all things horticulture, previous experience buying, selling and have amazing people skills. You must be a people person. Applicants must have at least 3-5 years of previous experience managing a garden center.

Skills:

– Excellent communication skills to interact with customers, employees, and suppliers
– Strong customer service orientation to ensure customer satisfaction
– Experience in recruiting, training, and managing employees
– Ability to buy products strategically to meet customer demand and taste
– Exceptional organizational skills to manage inventory
– Proficiency in POS systems for sales transactions and inventory control
– Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers for favorable terms
– Sales management experience to drive revenue growth
-Applicants should have exceptional taste, a firm grasp on garden trends and styles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Click here to view the complete job description. Please send resumes to maggie@sambridge.com

Container Garden & Seasonal Decor Program Manager

Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses has a rapidly expanding Container Garden & Seasonal Décor program, now seeking a new lead to work as our program manager. The program manager will be responsible for designing, installing and maintaining horticultural and some floral designs at the client’s home. Planters, small garden beds and other areas – entryways, patios, etc. Applicants must have prior experience designing with plants and cut flowers. You should have great working knowledge of the mechanics of planter and floral design and good working knowledge of plants and what they need to thrive.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Designing & installing outdoor potted plants
• Designing & installing exterior seasonal décor (fall & winter)
• Designing & installing vegetable gardens and annual flower plantings
• Maintaining installations
• Managing inventory for installations
• Estimates & sales
• Leading installation crews
• Driving large company vehicles to installation sites (clean driver’s license required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year plus commissions.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Click here to view the complete job description. Please send resumes to maggie@sambridge.com

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Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT [posted 5/17/24]

State Apiary Inspector

State Apiary Inspector

Research Technician I
Department of Entomology A full-time (35 hr/week) position at the Research Technician I level is available in the Department of Entomology, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, as the State Apiary Inspector. The Apiary Inspector is responsible for examination of honeybees and apiaries for infections caused by parasites, bacteria, invasive insects, and other pathogens. The Apiary Inspector will also assist beekeepers in developing best practices for hive health, good neighbor relationships, and pollinator health and habitat. The position requires state outreach activities with in-state travel; applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Duties include, but are not limited to opening hives, handling honeybees, examining specimens, registering beekeepers and their apiaries, and interacting with the public.  The position requires extensive driving within state to conduct inspections and site visits, and applicants must have a valid driver’s license. The Apiary Inspector may also be called upon to assist in other horticultural or export inspections not related to honeybees.  The Apiary Inspector is expected to possess sufficient physical strength to open and move hives for inspection, work with beekeepers of various skill levels, and sufficient beekeeping skills and knowledge to be able to conduct inspections and assist beekeepers. The applicant should possess good interpersonal skills, be well organized and able to take direction, have the ability to plan and manage various tasks, and be able to cope with an evolving work environment. Qualifications include a BA/BS degree in biology, agriculture, or entomology, and experience with beekeeping.

The hours of operation are 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. This position includes medical and dental benefits. The annual starting salary is $51,977. The position is based at the main CAES laboratories in New Haven. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter indicating interest in the position, a resume with education and work experience, a copy of academic transcripts, and the names and contact information for three references to:
Dr. Victoria Smith

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